KENTUCKY — Four people are in jail following a drug bust Wednesday in Daviess County, according to the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office.
Officials said deputies executed a search warrant at a residence in the 1300 block of Holly Avenue.
During the search, officers reportedly found methamphetamine, suspected fentanyl, pills, and other items indicating an ongoing drug trafficking operation. Deputies also seized approximately 16 pounds of “Spice,” a synthetic drug authorities say can cause severe reactions, including potentially deadly overdoses.
As a result of the investigation, Richard Barrett, Melissa Bolmer, Onri Ayres, and Laura Harvey were arrested and are facing multiple drug-related charges.
Barrett is charged with trafficking in a controlled substance in the first degree involving two grams or more of methamphetamine, trafficking in synthetic drugs as a first offense with an enhancement, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, and endangering the welfare of a minor.
Bolmer is charged with trafficking in synthetic drugs as a first offense, possession of a controlled substance in the first degree involving fentanyl, possession of a controlled substance in the first degree involving hydrocodone, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of marijuana.
Ayres is charged with trafficking in synthetic drugs as a first offense, possession of a controlled substance in the first degree involving methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Harvey is charged with trafficking in synthetic drugs as a first offense, possession of a controlled substance in the first degree involving methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
The investigation remains ongoing.
