Police Arrest 30 in Drug Round-Up

(Carrollton, Ky.) – Law enforcement officers from the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, Carrollton Police Department and Kentucky State Police began undercover drug investigations in July 2011 and concluded the undercover buys in January 2012. Their efforts resulted in the arrest of 30 people in a round-up on Wednesday, February 8.

“Our focus has been to clean up the streets of Carroll County and get rid of these drug traffickers and people who are bringing these drugs into Carroll County,” Sheriff Jamie Kinman said.

The undercover investigation by the Sheriff’s office included the purchase of approximately 150 pills and nine-tenths of a gram of heroin. The Hydrocodone, Oxycodone and Oxycontin pills are valued at $1,400. The heroin was valued at $300. (The Kentucky State Police can provide information on their portion of the investigation.)

Sheriff Kinman noted that drugs are the root of numerous thefts and burglaries within the county.

“We will get more. This is just the beginning,” Sheriff Kinman said. “We will continue to fight this problem.”

Kinman noted that the public has helped fight the drug problem by providing information through the anonymous tips portion of the sheriff’s office website, www.carrollcountykysheriff.com. The buys, Kinman noted, were with the help of anonymous tips and confidential informants.

“The message to the drug dealers and users is that we are not done,” Kinman said. “It will not be safe for drug dealers and users to be in Carroll County and continue what they are doing.”

All of those arrested in today’s roundup were indicted by a Carroll County grand jury on Monday, February 6. They are all lodged at the Carroll County detention center.

The Sheriff’s office was able to seize a 1996 Ford Windstar van, a 1992 Lincoln Towncar and a 2000 Toyota passenger car during the round-up.

The following people were arrested as part of the Sheriff’s office investigation:

Aaron L. Anderson, DOB 1-6-1989, was indicted on trafficking in a controlled substance first degree, first offense, a Class D felony. He was already lodged in the Campbell County Detention Center.

Adam C. Anderson, DOB 7-23-90, 408 Main Street, Ghent. He was indicted on two counts of trafficking in a controlled substance first degree, first offense, a Class D felony.

Kori L. Barr, DOB 6-1-1992, 408 Main Street, Ghent. She was indicted on one count of trafficking in a controlled substance in the first degree, first offense, a Class D felony.

Chelsea D. Bates, DOB 3-14-91, address unknown. She was indicted on one count of trafficking in a controlled substance first degree, first offense, a Class C felony and two counts of trafficking in a controlled substance first degree, first offense, a Class D felony.

Michael A. Bolton, DOB 7-21-1993, 20 Corda Lane, Ghent. He was indicted on three counts trafficking in a controlled substance first degree, first offense, a Class D felony, and one count sell/transfer a simulated controlled substance first offense, a Class A misdemeanor.

Penny L. Krohn Brown, DOB 10-13-77, address unknown. She was indicted on one count trafficking in a controlled substance first degree, first offense, a Class C felony. one count trafficking in a controlled substance second degree, first offense, a Class D felony, and one count persistent felony offender first degree.

Carolina Chandler, DOB 9-28-71, 1123 Brock Drive, Carrollton. She was indicted on three counts trafficking in a controlled substance second degree, first offense, a Class D felony.

Tonya M. Davis, DOB 7-15-1978, 4784 E. Hwy 36 Lot 18, Sanders. She was indicted on one count trafficking in a controlled substance first degree, first offense, a Class D felony.

Amanda J. Dietz, DOB 4-17-1988, 1169 Brock Drive, Carrollton. She was indicted on one count trafficking in a controlled substance second degree, first offense, a Class D felony.

Greg F. Elrod, DOB 10-20-1964, 1066 Hwy. 389 Carrollton. He was indicted on one count trafficking in a controlled substance second degree, first offense, a Class D felony and persistent felony offender.

Anthony R. Humphrey, DOB 2-6-1993, 1169 Brock Drive, Carrollton. He was indicted on three counts trafficking in a controlled substance second degree, first offense, a Class D felony.

Shannon W. Hunt, DOB 6-30-1973, Trafficking in a Controlled Substance first degree, second or subsequent offense, a Class C felony. Hunt was already lodged in the Larue County Detention Center.

Michelle L. Maddox, DOB 7-21-1993, address unknown. She was indicted on one count trafficking in a controlled substance first degree, first offense, a Class C felony.

Angie A. Puckett, DOB 1-17-1969, 1066 Hwy. 389, Carrollton. She was indicted on two counts trafficking in a controlled substance second degree, first offense, a Class D felony.

Brandon J. Walker, DOB 5-27-1991, 503 Mason Street, Carrollton. He was arrested on a warrant for two counts of sell/transfer simulated controlled substance, a Class A misdemeanor.

The Carrollton Police Department secured an indictment and arrest on:

Christie S. Hewitt, DOB 8-16-1973, Carrollton. She was indicted on one count trafficking in a controlled substance first degree, first offense, a Class D felony.

Law enforcement officers are still seeking:

Clay A. Curtsinger, Jr., DOB 5-22-1992, address unknown. He was indicted on one count of trafficking in a controlled substance first degree, first offense, a Class D felony.

Michael Humphrey II, DOB 12-31-1990, 1171 Brock Drive, Carrollton. He was indicted on one count trafficking in a controlled substance first degree, first offense, a Class D felony.

Daniel L. Powers, DOB 11-8-1986, address unknown. He was indicted on two counts trafficking in a controlled substance second degree, first offense, a Class D felony.