Overview
- A Laurel County detective approached a vehicle parked in an employee-only area and the resulting contact led to the discovery that launched the investigation on Thursday, June 18.
- Officers found a black bag labeled “Definitely Not A Bag Full Of Drugs” that reportedly contained a crystal-like substance, a green leafy substance and multiple items of drug paraphernalia.
- Detectives say 51-year-old Tricia Croley gave officers a false ID during questioning, was arrested on multiple counts including first-degree methamphetamine possession, and is held at the Laurel County Correctional Complex on a $5,000 bond with upcoming court dates.
- Forty-eight-year-old Damon Bennett was cited for failure to appear on outstanding warrants and was released after posting a small bond according to online jail records.
- The seized items reported by the sheriff’s office will require lab testing for formal identification and the case is moving through county court records where a July indictment and scheduled arraignments will affect next steps.