Her friends saw her as a doting mother of a young son who loved to dance and act goofy. 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. During a bond hearing for Jose Prieto, federal prosecutors in Louisvillecited Pack's suspicious death asone of the reasons heposed a danger to potential government witnesses and others. Both pleaded guilty in Louisville last year to trafficking more than 50 grams of meth. Hall pepperedBowman'ssilver sedan with bulletsin the 1600 block of South 25th Street. 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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). My dad's taking people out right now, man," Louis Greenhill cautioned in a recorded call, according to court records. The sheriff's office says during the investigation, deputies seized more than 40 grams of heroin and 13 grams of crystal meth. And the money rolled in. 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. These arrests follow a drug investigation by Kentucky State Police that began 18 months ago. Brandon A. Williamson, 29,walked up behind him, leaned over and pointed a gun at Stepp. She said online platforms are usually where the initial contact between buyer and sellers occurs and described social media applications as the "super highway" of the fentanyl supply chain. In December, a judge sentenced Jose Prieto to serve eight years and one month in federal prison. Agents who monitored Jose Prieto's movements and phonesay Pack became entwined in a romantic relationship with him. LEXINGTON, Ky. ( WKYT /Gray News) - At least a dozen horses were killed in a barn fire in Lexington, Kentucky Friday morning. 20 arrested in large NKY drug bust; fentanyl, meth, heroin seized. Last month, Mexico's President Andrs Manuel Lpez Obradorcontroversially stated that the deadly drug is neither created nor consumed in his country and blamed Americans for the totality of the epidemic. Nearly 200 people die every day from fentanyl poisoning. He workedfor the state of California, auditing local municipalities participating in state government welfare programs. Why are teen girls in crisis? Additional details about the bust were not released. Louis Prieto had settled in Los Angeles, a two-hour drive southwest of his father in Apple Valley. The dog also sniffed out three suitcases on the plane stuffed with an estimated 80 kilos of cocaine the. Stay tuned; more to come., DEA Assistant Special Agent in Charge, Michael Gannon said, Today was a big win for the fine citizens of Owensboro. The lead agent saiddrug ring members are suspected of hiringWilliamsonof Detroitas a hitman to silence Stepp, a drug courier with inside knowledge ofthe organization. Police also found 36 pounds of THC dab butter, nine pounds of THC edibles, 351 THC vape pens, 1.5 pounds of mushrooms and assorted drug paraphernalia, according to a release from the Bardstown Police Department. K-9 officer Fabi was deployed and alerted. HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Wednesday morning, troopers with Kentucky State Police Post Hazard and deputies with the Leslie County Sheriff's Office arrested 14 people in a drug bust, with seven more. That's when his estranged father came knocking. This investigation is undoubtedly the most significant narcotics investigation in our departments history, which speaks to the magnitude of the drug epidemic in the Owensboro Metropolitan Area. The police department requested a search warrant for a residence in the 700 block of Poplar Flat Road. They formed a partnership, discussing drug shipments and prices, the agent said. 60 people were arrested in Kentucky after a United States Drug Enforcement Administration drug bust of more than 800 pounds of methamphetamine. Police said a total of 23 people were charged during the 18-month investigation, with 14 arrests this week. (WFIE) - Officials with the Drug Enforcement Administration say they executed nine search warrants Wednesday morning. Law enforcement officials. He later claimed the cartel torched his marijuana field as a warning and to stop him from making fast money to pay his debt. Every year it probably goes up by 5, he said. He contacted his son, Louis Prieto, though the two hadn't spoken in more than 15 years because of a dispute. The police werent able to say exactly how far the spread of this fentanyl trafficking ring went only that it was vast. Jose Prieto sought out someone with a strong business background to help him earn money to pay off the cartel. They also admitted tomoney laundering due to the evidence unearthed by the DEA andInternal Revenue Service's Criminal Investigation. The case isn't over. Kentucky drug trafficking operation busted, over $2M and 10,000 pills seized. Witnesses watched Williamsonshoot Stepp in the arm, then walkcloser andfire a bullet into her face. As Detective Hyche stepped toward it toarrest Goodman, a backseat passenger opened fire. However, investigators haven't found enough evidence to file charges. This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. 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However, since the marketing rules were relaxed in the 1990s, Kentucky has been . Task Force, authorities . Tunica police ruled Pack's deatha suicide. We look at that and see, can we trace that back.'. Other charged individuals include operators of secret labs in Mexico where fentanyl is made, weapons dealers who help the Sinaloa Cartel arm its security, and money launderers who funded the operations. Though it worked for awhile, eventually WileyGreenhillstarted to run up a tab with the Prietos, according tocourt records. Published: Apr. In-state methamphetamine production has become a significant issue in Kentucky. Her passenger hopped out of the car, walked around and leaned in to talk to her from the driver's side window. Investigators began to see proof of theDetroit link. He quit his job in 2016andopted to be a stay-at-home dad to his newborn son while his wife, who worked for L'Oreal cosmetics, supported the family. When they got out of prison, Greenhill flew to California to meet Jose Prieto. Several documents in the case of the Prietos and Greenhills remainsealed and some people linked to the case, including a veteran defense attorney and friends of a homicide victim, declined to be interviewed, citing the volatility of the drug ring. Jose Prieto was 11 whenhis father hurried their family out of hishomeland and into the U.S. as refugees. TomoNews US. Stepp also said she was scared of an unnamed drug dealer. Two months after Bowman's slaying, the drug ring wassuspected of a revenge killing in Detroit. He is serving a 15-year prison sentence in a state prison for first-degree manslaughter in Bowman's death, according to the Kentucky Department of Corrections. (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 . "His goal was to try and find what we call the plug, the source of supply that gets you power and control," the lead investigator told The Courier Journal. When Greenhill's tab climbed to $400,000, Jose Prieto cut him off. The potential penalty for the offense charged is a prison term of 10 years to life, a fine of not more than $10,000,000, and not less than 5 years of supervised release. Louisville narcotics detectives teamed with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and soon zeroed in on drug trafficker Wiley Greenhill, who moved from Detroit to the Derby City to form adrug ring. We are grateful to them. All rights reserved. Of the 24 charged, eight are in custody across the globe. 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 . Based on the evidence obtained from the long term investigation and the search warrants, additional members of the Watkins DTO, including Christopher McNary, age 31 of Owensboro, Kentucky, Richard Cason, age 29 of Owensboro, Kentucky, Keith Watkins, age 28 of Owensboro, Kentucky, and Samuel White, age 27 of Owensboro, Kentucky were also charged in a second criminal complaint with conspiring with each other and others to possess with the intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture of a substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine and 400 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of fentanyl. NEW CLOSER LAW ENFORCEMENT PARTNERSHIPS IN WESTERN KENTUCKY RESULT IN MOST SIGNIFICANT DRUG SEIZURE IN OWENSBORO HISTORY. She put her affairs in order, including signing over custody of her son, and headed to a Tunica casino. They were listening when Louis Prieto told an associate that his fatherwas upset and in Louisville and that Wiley Greenhill's life was in danger, according to a transcript of court testimony. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. The judge agreed to denybond. "We are doing everything in our power, and using every authority we have, to bring those responsible to justice," he added. We know they were supplying large amounts of fentanyl to this community, Laird said. He also started a business buying and selling used cars. I dont think thats a good combination.. 36-year-old Amanda Barrett of Stinnett, 28-year-old Nicholas Begley of Hyden. The police chief broke down the events leading up to the arrests. Police said a total of 23 people were charged during the 18-month investigation, with 14 arrests this week. Both were untrue, police say. Kentucky Justice S01E01 Drug Bust Shootout. All rights reserved. Another report previously ranked Kentucky as the 12th highest for drug usage, and now, the CDC data is showing a 13.55% increase in drug overdoses from 2020 to 2021. Chris Leach is a breaking news reporter for the Lexington Herald-Leader. Two Kentucky men arrested in record drug seizure. fefemer. A Philadelphia police car with flashing lights in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. Hallpumped the gas and struck a police car. FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WSAZ) - Three people were arrested Monday after drugs, including fentanyl, were found at a home in Allen, the Floyd County Sheriff's . Others are dead or at large. 1:13. Authorities said two people were inside the barn at the time of the fire but were able to get out. But agents say he secretly cultivateda different crop marijuana. Investigators suspect that during 2016-2018 drug ring members alsowere involved inat least four deaths in Michigan, Kentucky and Mississippi. Announcing the charges on Friday, Attorney General Merrick Garland and Justice Department officials laid the loss of hundreds of thousands of American lives from fentanyl squarely at the feet of the defendants. He didn't know Louisville police had intercepted the package, mailed through a private parcel service, and watched as Goodman picked it up from a porch in Buechel, then drove off in his white Chevy pickup truck. Each conspirator is facing up to 20 years in prison, a maximum fine of $1 million, and up to three years of supervised release. Updated on: April 14, 2023 / 7:23 PM This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Muskegon police told reporters the number of gunshots indicatedsomeone wanted to senda message. Anytime we can take this much methamphetamine, fentanyl and firearms off the streets it is huge! An eastern Kentucky drug task force has seized nearly 75 pounds of marijuana, over 3,300 THC vape pens, nearly 30 pounds of THC wax, and $37,000 in cash in a drug bust in Montgomery County. Investigators say all of the suspects were taken to the Floyd County Jail, and more arrests are expected in the case. That associate would deliver the drugs to a shipper, someone designated to get the drugs to Louisville andother destinations. Garland said that Justice Department officials met Thursday with their counterparts in the Mexican government and the two countries renewed their commitment to working together against fentanyl and firearms trafficking. A witness told Louisville police Williamson grabbed a Gucci backpack from Stepp's back seat and ran to the back of the homein the Portland neighborhood, according to a recorded police interview. LSD, MDMA, and GHB are found in Kentucky. With Goodman in jail,Laura Dawn Pack, 36,stepped in to pickup drug shipments for the organization. A year later, drug ring member Roger Dale Goodman, 37, and hisbuddies headed to pick up a box with 2 pounds of meth for the organization. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. The owner,Alaa Al-Jebori, also known as Alan Hanson, repaired cars but also used the shop as adrug drive-thru. The DEA appreciates the exceptional work by all our partners who brought these individuals to justice., ATF is committed to protecting the public in Western Kentucky, said ATF Special Agent in Charge Shawn Morrow. Wiley Greenhill or his designee would leave with the drugs. 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. Hall had been on the run for several weeks when Louisville Metro Police say they caught up to himon Jan. 31, 2017, inhis white Dodge Durango and triedto stop himin the 4700 block of Dixie Highway. Someonefired 13 rounds athim inside a relative's house on Feb. 1, 2017, striking Willis nine times. All rights reserved. Monaco highlighted the need to combat drug trafficking and fentanyl proliferation on social media, telling reporters on Friday that she and DEA Administrator Anne Milgram met with social media companies last week discuss how social media companies "must do more to stop the sale of fentanyl on their platforms.". James Lewis, 36, of Galveston, outstanding warrant. On top of arresting 12 people, the joint investigation seized approximately 10,000 diverted oxycodone pills and over $2 million. CARTER COUNTY, KY (WOWK) - Multiple people are facing possible charges in connection to a drug bust in Kentucky. Quenton Hall, an alleged Greenhill drug courier known as "Q-Tip," gunned down 27-year-old Fernandez Bowman on Dec. 2, 2016, near Algonquin Park. large ongoing fentanyl trafficking investigation, Kentucky drug trafficking operation busted, over $2M and 10,000 pills seized, Drug disposal program aims to prevent addiction in Kentucky, DEA nets over 10K pounds of unused drugs in Kentucky takeback event. Narcotics detectives soon stopped the truck near Derby and Carey avenues, seven miles northwest of the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. LONDON, Ky. (LEX18) Agents across Kentucky arrested 12 people and confiscated more than 10,000 oxycodone pills. But the lead agent told The Courier Journal: "Were not fully convinced. Of those arrested that were named in the news release, eight of 14 were younger than 30 years old. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. When ATF agentsmade an undercover buy from a Greenhill associate inLouisville, they traced a stolen.38-caliber Smith & Wesson Special theDetroit Police Department once issued to one of its officers. That way "everybody has to come to you.. More suspected crimes linkedto the ring remain under investigation. He also later worked in the private sectoras an accountant. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WLWT-TV. According to the criminal complaints, between January 6, 2021, and January 11, 2021, Willie Watkins, age 30 of Owensboro, Kentucky coordinated the purchase of approximately 150 pounds of suspected methamphetamine with an unidentified male, located in the Los Angeles, California area, and counterfeit pills containing suspected fentanyl from a source in the Phoenix, Arizona area. Copyright 2020 | Breaking911 All rights reserved, One of The Largest Drug Busts In Kentucky History, Man Dead After Being Found Shot In Car That Crashed Outside Los Angeles Hospital, WATCH LIVE: Biden Hosts Vigil For Coronavirus Victims At Lincoln Memorial. Yet, within three years, investigators crippled thedrug ring and sent the father and son and two dozen of their associates to federal prison. The cartel routinely sent large shipments of meth across the border into California and from there, the Prietos coordinated the distribution across the country. He refused to send her money and cautioned: "You need to lay low. Goodman pleaded guilty in 2019 in federal court to meth trafficking and is serving a 10-year sentence. Those who were politically connected, including hisgrandfather, became targets. and last updated 8:11 PM, Jul 20, 2022. Federal officials on Friday detailed the Chapitos' gruesome and cruel practices aimed at extending their power and amassing greater wealth from testing the potency of the fentanyl they allegedly produced on prisoners to feeding victims of their violence to tigers in order to intimidate civilians. The Paducah Police Department provided details on some of those involved and some of their histories. EL MENCHO: A ruthless Mexican drug lords empire is devastating families with its grip on small-town USA. Traffickers should take heed to keep their poison out of Daviess County and the Western District of Kentucky, said U.S. Attorney Russell Coleman They disregard at their own peril as federal, state, and local law enforcement here stand united to take their dope and send them to federal prison. (KY3) - Two people are behind bars in connection with a recent drug bust in Phelps County. And phonesay Pack became entwined in a romantic relationship with him began 18 months ago this. 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