Fleming County Sheriff’s Office
Press Release
April 7, 2025
On Monday, April 7, 2025, Deputy Dustin Cooper conducted an investigation that led to the arrest of Gary Wolfenbarger. As a result of the investigation, Wolfenbarger was charged with the following offenses:
• Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 2nd Offense (Methamphetamine)
• Possession of a Handgun by a Convicted Felon
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Possession of Marijuana
During the investigation, deputies located and seized a total of approximately 18 grams of methamphetamine.
Deputy Cooper was assisted at the scene by Deputy James Welch, K9 Rex, and KSP Trooper Vanhoose.
Illegal drugs continue to have a deadly and devastating effect on our community. They destroy lives, tear families apart, and fuel violence. If you are selling drugs in Fleming County, you better be prepared to face the consequences. We will continue to aggressively investigate and prosecute those who choose to poison our neighborhoods.
Sheriff Tim Smith stated, “We are fully committed to protecting the citizens of Fleming County. We will not tolerate drug trafficking, and those who choose to bring this poison into our community will be held accountable. If you’re struggling with addiction, please seek help. Your life matters, and there is a path to recovery.”
If you or a loved one is suffering from addiction, the time to seek help is now. Recovery is possible, and there are resources available to support you.
The Fleming County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to removing illegal drugs from our community and holding offenders accountable.
All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
