LONDON, Ky. - An investigation into a Louisville-based drug trafficking operation led to 12 people being arrested.Officials from the Kentucky Attorney General's Office, the Barbourville Police Department, the Clay County Sheriff's Office, and the Manchester Police Department worked with Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) investigators, resulting in Thursday's grand jury indictment . BEAVER DAM, Ky (WEHT) - According to the Ohio County Kentucky Sheriff's Office, on January 25 around 7:52 a.m. members of the Ohio County Sheriff's Office, the Pennyrile Drug Task Force Two months after Bowman's slaying, the drug ring wassuspected of a revenge killing in Detroit. Several agencies including, the DEA Criminal Diversion Group, the Kentucky. Agents wouldn't give names of suspects or reveal the states involved. Kentucky Justice S01E01 Drug Bust Shootout. In 2016, the cartel issuedJose Prieto an ultimatum: Work for them selling their drugs or be killed. I dont think thats a good combination.. 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Greenhill, 40, teamed with his brother, Jamarr Greenhill, 38, to summongang members from Detroit tocapitalizeon Louisville'saddiction crisis, which handed them a solid customer base. Stepp later told police the three had flown on one-way tickets to Phoenix to buy meth and possibly heroin to bring back to Louisville, according to an investigatory letter in Kentucky court records. Copyright 2022 WKYT. According to officials, the marijuana had a street value of more than $10 million. These arrests follow a drug investigation by Kentucky State Police that began 18 months ago. ROLLA, Mo. The Bardstown Police Department seized over 100 pounds of marijuana and $50,000 during a search at a home in Bardstown late last week, according to police. In the past week, a McKracken County grand jury indicted 23, and earlier this week a grand jury indicted several other people related to the case, said Laird. For Greenhill, a small-time criminal from Detroit, the case agent said, it was a chance to be his own boss. Hallpumped the gas and struck a police car. OWENSBORO, Ky. - An Owensboro Drug Trafficking Organization is behind bars and charged with multiple felonies after being caught with 151 pounds of methamphetamine, 3.5 pounds of counterfeit pills with suspected deadly fentanyl, and other drugs, announced United States Attorney Russell Coleman. Following the seizure of the narcotics in Oklahoma City, Willie Watkins was charged in a criminal complaint with conspiring to possess with the intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine and 400 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of fentanyl. (888) 448-0302 Talk to a recovery specialist 24/7. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Investigators were listening when Pack called boyfriend Jose Prieto. This affects every small town; small, medium, and large, Laird said. A second warrant was obtained to search the safe, uncovering 4.5 ounces of meth and an undisclosed amount of cash. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Police stopped the car, and a drug-detecting dog sniffed out 40 pounds of meth. As the case grew more complex and widespread,ATF agents called in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration in Louisville. CARTER COUNTY, KY (WOWK) - Multiple people are facing possible charges in connection to a drug bust in Kentucky. 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Baker, 19, of Ohio Street, trafficking in a controlled substance (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives), Garrett E. Beach, 26, of Metropolis, Illinois, trafficking in a controlled substance (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives) 2017 possession of burglary tools, Avian M. Costello, 37, of Jack Gray Drive, trafficking in a controlled substance (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives), Lavance N. Davenport Sr., 46, of South Sixth Street, trafficking in a controlled substance (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives); On federal probation for distribution of crack cocaine; in 2011 distribution of a controlled substance; in 2011 possession with intent to distribute; in 2008 supervised probation; in 2003 distribution of cocaine; in 2001 first-degree assault; in 2000 trafficking in a controlled substance (cocaine); in 2000 carrying a concealed weapon (by a felon), Lavanti N. Davenport, 20, of Levin Avenue, four counts of trafficking in a controlled substance (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives), Enrico G. Fuhr, 28, of North 23rd Street, first-degree possession of a controlled substance (fentanyl) and two counts of trafficking in a controlled substance (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives), Johnny B. Harmon III, 30, of Park Avenue, three counts of trafficking in a controlled substance (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives); On probation for 2021 Possession of a handgun by a convicted felon and 2019 First-degree wanton endangerment, DeTysha L. Laster, 23, of Coronado Court, two counts of trafficking in a controlled substance (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives), Christopher J. Russell, 37, of Jack Gray Drive, two counts of trafficking in a controlled substance (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives); in 2021 fraud (Florida); in 2015 grand theft from dwelling (Florida) , Samuel G. Shocklee, 23, of Calvert City, Kentucky, first-degree possession of a controlled substance (fentanyl), Cameron Shumpert, 29, of Levin Avenue, trafficking in a controlled substance (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives, second or greater offense); in 2019 use of a minor in a sexual performance; in 2019 trafficking in marijuana; in 2019 promoting contraband; in 2017 possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; in 2017 tampering with physical evidence; in 2012 trafficking in a controlled substance, Dorian Q. Shumpert, 31, of Glenwood Drive, trafficking in a controlled substance (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives, second or greater offense); in 2018 first-degree promoting contraband; in 2015 trafficking in a controlled substance; in 2011 trafficking in cocaine, Dominick D. Tyler, 19, of Grand Rivers, Kentucky, trafficking in a controlled substance (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives), Paul G. West, 25, of Lone Oak Road, two counts of trafficking in a controlled substance (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives, second or greater offense); in 2021 fleeing or evading police; in 2021 fleeing or evading police, in 2021 trafficking in a controlled substance (fentanyl); in 2021 possession of a controlled substance, Michael J. Abbage, 24, of Levin Avenue, trafficking in a controlled substance (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives); on probation for 2021 criminal possession of a forged instrument; in 2015 second-degree robbery, Romeneo L. Beard, 21, of Levin Avenue, trafficking in a controlled substance (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives), Michelle L. Cohoon, 45, of Grogan Circle, first-degree possession of a controlled substance (fentanyl), Lisa D. Collins, 47, of Otis Dinning Drive, first-degree possession of a controlled substance (fentanyl) and speeding/10mph over limit, Lavance N. Davenport Jr., 27, of South Sixth Street, trafficking in a controlled substance (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives, second or greater offense); on probation for 2021 first-degree fleeing and evading police; in 2021 second-degree fleeing and evading; in 2021 possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; in 2021 possession of a handgun by a convicted felon; in 2021 receiving stolen property; in 2016 trafficking in marijuana; in 2016 first-degree wanton endangerment; in 2016 tampering with evidence, Channing T. Grentzer, 24, of Stately Vision Lane, trafficking in a controlled substance (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives), McKenzie N. Hopkins, 21, of Ledbetter, Kentucky, trafficking in a controlled substance (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives), Xavier R. Mcphee, 34, of Walter Jetton Drive, first-degree possession of a controlled substance (fentanyl) and operating on a suspended/revoked operators license, Victor A. Morales-Martinez, 24, of Mayfield, Kentucky, trafficking in a controlled substance (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives). RACELAND, KY (WOWK) - A man is facing multiple charges after a traffic stop led to a drug bust in Greenup County. 1:13. (LEX 18) Authorities say five arrests in Kentucky have resulted in what's being considered the "biggest drug bust in Laurel County involving meth" as . Dealership owner, salesman rolled back mileage on cars before reselling them, police say, Teenager dies after being pinned by vehicle, Kentucky mom now facing charges in connection with death of child, Gun found in Ripley High School students truck, Thousand-ton rockslide cleared in Boone County. Investigators say the accused part of the "Chapitos" network facilitated the purchase of the precursor chemicals of fentanyl from China, manufactured the deadly drug in Mexico, and then worked to smuggle the substance into the U.S. Four Chinese nationals and one Guatemalan national were charged with supplying fentanyl ingredients to the cartel. Twenty people have been arrested in a monthslong drug investigation in Northern Kentucky, officials with the Northern Kentucky Drug Strike Force announced Thursday.An investigation that began in January resulted in the arrest of area drug distributors and their sources of supply.Investigators said seven search warrants were obtained, resulting in the 20 arrests.Additionally, investigators said they seized 358 grams of crystal meth, 289 fentanyl pills, 64 grams of fentanyl powder, 4.6 grams of heroin, 11.3 grams of cocaine, 2,248 grams of marijuana, three loaded firearms and more than $11,000 in cash.Arrested in the drug roundup were:Elijah Cravens of Newport, Ky.Morgan Taylor of Newport, Ky. Floyd Nelson of CincinnatiGlen Farmer of Dayton, Ky. Joseph Hansel of Dayton, Ky. Shannon Cutshaw of Dayton, Ky. Angela Kreig of Dayton, Ky. Jesse Hayes of Dayton, Ky.Chad Gemmer of Dayton, Ky. Chris Lykins of Dayton, Ky. Eric Campbell of Dayton, Ky. Josh Alford of Dayton, Ky.Kris Yeager of Erlanger, Ky. Theresa Engel of Erlanger, Ky.Crystal Warrix of Dayton, Ky.Kinberly Hayes of Dayton, Ky.Charles Widener of Covington, Ky.Eric Ashley of Dayton, OhioIsaac Benson of ClevelandDave McDaniel of Dayton, Ky. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. The Paducah Police Department offered thanks to the FBI, Department of Homeland Security, Illinois State Police, McCracken County Sheriffs Department, and Kentucky Probation and Parole for their assistance during the investigation. Chad Krause, 42, and Mackenzie Wagner, 24, are being held at the Phelps County Jail. Just before 2 p.m. Monday, deputies spotted a woman with an active warrant driving near . Louis Prieto didn't need the money. Task Force, authorities conducted a search warrant at a home in Grayson, Kentucky where they found and seized nearly 1,000 doses of fentanyl, cocaine, firearms and more than $8,000 in U.S. currency. If Jose Prieto worried she might spill secrets to police, he was right. Monday when they smelled the odor of marijuana. Every year it probably goes up by 5, he said. The police chief said overdoses in Paducah have continued to rise year-over-year. A traffic stop on I-65 southbound early Saturday morning near Elizabethtown led to the discovery of over 100 pounds of marijuana, according to Kentucky State Police . His sonis serving a sentence of seven years and three months. But the mother of a little girl and boynever made it out of her silver Ford Fusion. / CBS News. We sit next to the interstate and lots of United States highways come in and out of this community.. Updated: May. The dog also sniffed out three suitcases on the plane stuffed with an estimated 80 kilos of cocaine the. LEXINGTON, Ky. ( WKYT /Gray News) - At least a dozen horses were killed in a barn fire in Lexington, Kentucky Friday morning. Vernon Street Somerset, KY 42501 Phone: (606) 678-8191 Email: news@somerset-kentucky.com Services About Us Contact Us Advertise with Us Submission Forms. Several agencies including, the DEA Criminal Diversion Group, the Kentucky Attorney General's Office, Barbourville Police, and several other departments helped to arrest the following people: Jose Luis Barata Vazquez, Alexey Barata Hernandez, Yoleisys Reyes Castillo, Dioslen Jimenez Ortiz, Kaid Rogers, Allison Renee Rogers, Michael King, Christopher King, Floyd Barker, Sheila Barger, and Samuel Barger. All rights reserved. Partygoers scrambled in another direction toward an alley. Greenhill associates later told investigators they relocated because they heard Louisville was "chill,"meaning the drug trade was less competitive so they could establish a foothold,said Shawn Morrow, special agent in charge of the ATF's Louisville Field Division. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. They also sent associates to Louisville and put them up in hotels, where they waited for Wiley Greenhill or one of his associates to bring money to their hotel room, the DEA agent said. After several shots hit into Bowman's chest, his car struck a telephone pole and fence before coming to rest against a house near South 25th Street and Burwell Avenue. But the lead agent told The Courier Journal: "Were not fully convinced. At that time, DEA agents estimate that amount was worth about $150,000 on the West Coast, but could yield as much as $500,000 in Louisville. K-9 officer Fabi was deployed and alerted. Lexington murder suspect offered 2 alibis. At the same time, Greenhill'sbrother, Jamarr Greenhill, cut ties and branched out on his own. First published on April 14, 2023 / 11:53 AM. Five days later, Hall was arrested in Vinita, Oklahoma,after police found 15 pounds of methin his rental car, according to a criminal complaint filed against him in federal court. The Northeast Kentucky Drug Task Force executed a search warrant which led to one of the largest drug busts involving fentanyl in Boyd County History, according to a news release. The following suspects were arrested on charges including: Austin Shepherd, 38, of Allen; trafficking in heroin, meth and fentanyl, tampering with physical evidence, and possession of drug paraphernalia. The University of Kentucky College of Public Health released a report earlier in 2022 analyzing the overdose deaths in 2021. We have violent felonies making lots and lots of money, Laird said. Deputies seized heroin, methamphetamine, fentanyl, pills and other drugs they said were being sold from the home. FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WSAZ) Three people were arrested Monday after drugs, including fentanyl, were found at a home in Allen, the Floyd County Sheriffs Office said. But agents say he secretly cultivateda different crop marijuana. According to the Henderson Police Department . Just a real great accomplishment by these guys.. (WFIE) - Officials with the Drug Enforcement Administration say they executed nine search warrants Wednesday morning. OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - Federal and local authorities announced what they call the largest drug seizure in the history of Owensboro. Calhoun was also charged with possession with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense and being a felon in possession of a firearm. LONDON, Ky. (FOX 56) An investigation into a Louisville-based drug trafficking operation led to 12 people being arrested. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke). The woman pleaded guilty to using fake documents and credit-card information from other employees to help cover the fraudulent purchases. Wiley Greenhill or his designee would leave with the drugs. 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