- {Pikeville, Kentucky}...On Wednesday, May 9, 2012, KSP Post 9 Detectives Jason Merlo, Ryan Hamilton and Gary Sykes executed a search warrant at the residence of Gary Coleman. Gary Coleman 64 years old of Pikeville was arrested and charged with one count of possession of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor. Coleman was lodged in the Pike County Detention Center. This incident remains under investigation by KSP Detective Jason Merlo.
