On Wednesday night, December 29th, 2021 at approximately 9:00pmCT, Adair County Deputies Tracy McCarol and Kenny Perkins, along with KSP Trooper Jake Harper, arrived at a residence off of Rolling Hills, 7 miles north of Columbia. They were joined by Sheriff Josh Brockman on scene. The Sheriffs Office had received multiple complaints and tips called in of possible drug trafficking in the area and had initiated an investigation into the complaints. Deputies established probable cause to believe there were narcotics on the property, therefore a search was granted.
As a result of the search, a large quantity of suspected Methamphetamine, Heroin, Fentanyl and Marijuana was seized. Over a pound of the substances was seized and will be sent to the KSP Crime Lab for positive ID. The street value of the drugs is up to $30,000 dollars, depending on the quantity it is packaged in.
Arrested were: 42-year-old Alex Howard of Greensburg, KY, 42-year-old Ronald Hayden of Columbia, KY, and 32-year-old Cherish Gilbert of Campbellsville, KY. They were each charged with Trafficking in Methamphetamine, Trafficking in Heroin, Trafficking in Fentanyl, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Endangering the Welfare of a Minor.
Alex Howard was additionally arrested on an Outstanding Warrant from Metcalfe County and Cherish Gilbert on two Outstanding Warrants, one from Taylor County and the other from Jefferson County. All three individuals were lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail.
The ACSO is continuing the investigation.
