Two dozen arrested in Kentucky drug roundup (2024)

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - Two dozen people were arrested in Laurel County over the past week during a drug roundup operation.

The sheriff’s office says the Laurel County “Drug Interdiction” Task Force arrested 24 people following ongoing investigations.

The investigations resulted in charges ranging from trafficking meth, trafficking heroin, possession of meth, trafficking opiates, drug indictment warrants, probation violation, persistent felony offender, a federal indictment warrant, and complaint warrants.

Those arrested were identified as:

  • Michelle L. Jones age 40 of Ott Rd., Corbin was charged on a Laurel Circuit Court indictment warrant of arrest charging trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – methamphetamine; possession of drug paraphernalia.
  • April Hicks age 31 of Marlin Jones Rd., London charged with trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – methamphetamine; trafficking in a controlled substance – first offense – heroin.
  • Brian K. Surgener age 41 of Hollow View Rd., Corbin charged with possession of a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – methamphetamine; possession of drug paraphernalia.
  • David Addison Nantz age 35 of McWhorter Road, London charged with possession of a controlled substance – third-degree – first offense – methamphetamine; possession of drug paraphernalia.
  • Sarah Elizabeth Tye age 37 of Gilbert St., Corbin charged with possession of a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – methamphetamine; possession of drug paraphernalia.
  • Tracy E. Watkins age 52 of Plane View Dr., London charged with trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense; trafficking in a controlled substance – third-degree – first offense.
  • Terry S. Hubbard age 50 of Clark Ln., London charged with possession of a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – methamphetamine.
  • Christopher W. Surgener age 38 of Engineer St., Corbin charged on a complaint warrant charged with possession of a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – methamphetamine; possession of drug paraphernalia.
  • Angela Howard age 38 of Golden Eagle Dr., London charged with trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – methamphetamine.
  • Liza D. Godfrey age 30 of Perry Ln., London charged on a Laurel Circuit Court indictment warrant of arrest charging trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – methamphetamine; conspiracy to traffic in a controlled substance – first offense; possession of drug paraphernalia; persistent felony offender I.
  • William R. Freeman age 57 of Morgan St., London charged on a Laurel district complaint warrant of arrest charging trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – methamphetamine; possession of drug paraphernalia.
  • Freddy Scalf age 63 of Starr Hill Rd., East Bernstadt charged on a Laurel District Court complaint warrant of arrest charging trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – methamphetamine.
  • Jason R. Watkins age 29 of Highway 26, Rockhold, KY charged on a Laurel District Court complaint warrant of arrest charging possession of a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – methamphetamine; possession of drug paraphernalia.
  • Arnie Lewis 66 of East Highway 552, Keavy charged on a federal indictment warrant.
  • Brian Christopher Hamilton age 45 of KY 229, Barbourville charged on a Laurel District Court complaint warrant of arrest charging possession of a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – methamphetamine; possession of drug paraphernalia.
  • Joshua G. Shelby age 38 of KY 3476, Corbin charged on a Laurel District Court complaint warrant of arrest charging possession of a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – methamphetamine.
  • Brandy Tonielle Smith age 26 of Hickory Rd., London charged on a Laurel Circuit Court indictment warrant of arrest charging trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – methamphetamine; conspiracy to traffic in a controlled substance – first offense; possession of drug paraphernalia; persistent felony offender II.
  • John Peters age 46 of Ray Bowling Rd., London charged with trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – second offense – methamphetamine; trafficking in a controlled substance – third-degree – second offense; receiving stolen property $1000 or more but under $10,000.
  • Anthony D. Gregory age 30 of Terrell Rd., Corbin charged on a Laurel District Court complaint warrant of arrest charging possession of a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – methamphetamine; session of drug paraphernalia; probation violation.
  • James Jacob Root age 38 of Ravenwood Circle, London charged with possession of a Controlled Substance 1st dgree,1st offense -Methamphetamine.
  • Alicia Isom age 29 of Roy Dugger Road, London Charged on a Laurel District Court complaint warrant charging trafficking in a controlled substance – first offense – heroin. In addition, the subject was charged on a Laurel District Court bench warrant of arrest charging failure to appear in court on charges of three counts of possession of a controlled substance – third-degree; prescription controlled substances not in proper container – first offense. Also this individual was charged on a second Laurel District Court bench warrant of arrest charging failure to appear in court on charges of public intoxication – controlled substances.
  • Perry Lance Valentour age 31 of Locust Grove Rd., Keavy charged on a Laurel District Court complaint warrant of arrest charging trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – methamphetamine.
  • Joseph Baker age 31 of London charged on an indictment warrant charging trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – methamphetamine; trafficking in a controlled substance – third-degree – first offense; trafficking in a legend drug; persistent felony offender I.
  • Ashley Crawford age 30 of London charged on an indictment warrant with trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – methamphetamine; trafficking in fentanyl – first offense; trafficking in heroin – first offense; possession of drug paraphernalia; possession of a handgun by a convicted felon; possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

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Two dozen arrested in Kentucky drug roundup (2024)

FAQs

What amount of drugs is considered trafficking in KY? ›

1412 - [Effective ninety days after adjournment] Trafficking in controlled substance in first degree - Penalties (1) A person is guilty of trafficking in a controlled substance in the first degree when he or she knowingly and unlawfully traffics in: (a) Four (4) grams or more of cocaine; (b) Two (2) grams or more of ...

Is possession of a controlled substance a felony in Kentucky? ›

First Degree – If it is your first drug possession offense, your crime will be a Class D felony. For a second or subsequent offense, it could be a Class C felony. Second Degree – For your first offense, a second-degree crime will be a Class A misdemeanor. For a second or subsequent offense, it will be a Class D felony.

Did Craven County Sheriff announce 36 drug arrests in 3 months? ›

Officials with the Craven County Sheriff's Office say that ongoing drug enforcement efforts over the past three months have resulted in 36 arrests on various drug and firearm charges.

How much drugs does it take to be considered trafficking? ›

For example, someone found in possession of 1 or more grams of LSD (lysergic acid diethylmide), 5 or more grams of crack cocaine, 500 or more grams of powdered cocaine, or 100 or more grams of heroin will face drug trafficking charges.

How much is a sentence for drug trafficking? ›

The penalties are: First Offense: Not less than 10 years, and not more than life. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 years, or more than life. Fine of not more than $10 million if an individual, $50 million if not an individual.

Do first time drug offenders go to jail in Kentucky? ›

Interestingly, the real answer varies considerably from state to state and from case to case. Kentucky, for example, defines punishment for a first drug offense as either a misdemeanor or a felony, with incarceration possible.

What does 2nd degree drug charge mean in Kentucky? ›

1416 Possession of controlled substance in second degree -- Penalties. (1) A person is guilty of possession of a controlled substance in the second degree when he or she knowingly and unlawfully possesses: a controlled substance classified in Schedules I or II which is not a narcotic drug; or specified in KRS 218A.

How bad is a Class D felony in Kentucky? ›

Those with multiple offenses of “lesser” crimes might eventually face Class D felony charges, such as someone with four driving convictions for under the influence. People convicted of Class D felonies in Kentucky face 1 to 5 years' imprisonment.

Who nabbed 32 people in Craven County? ›

On March 19, 2024, Craven County Sheriff Chip Hughes and Chief Patrick Gallagher announced ongoing illegal drug enforcement efforts which resulted in thirty-two people arrested on various drug and firearm charges though the efforts of our Special Investigations Bureau, Interdiction Unit, K-9 Unit, Criminal Patrol ...

What is the drug capital of North Carolina? ›

Wilmington is at the very top of that list, with more than 11.6 percent of the population abusing opiates. Three other North Carolina cities made the top 25 list: Hickory at 9.9 percent; Jacksonville at 8.2 percent; and Fayetteville at 7.9 percent of residents using opiates.

How many drug related arrests are made each year in the US? ›

1.16 million Americans are arrested annually for drug related offenses.

How do you spot drug trafficking? ›

Signs of Drug Activity
  1. Excessive foot traffic to/from a house or property.
  2. Loitering in/around a house or property.
  3. Frequent and/or unusual traffic patterns at a house or property.
  4. Drugs or drug paraphernalia (syringes, baggies, etc.) ...
  5. Strange smells coming from the house or property.
  6. Threats of intimidation.

What is a class C felony in Kentucky? ›

Class C: Class C felonies include unauthorized and unlawful access to a computer, unauthorized use of a credit card involving $10,000 or more, assault in the second degree, and manslaughter in the second degree, and trafficking in a controlled substance (over a certain amount).

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