
A six-month-long investigation led to the arrest of 13 people in connection to the distribution of drugs in the community.
Christian County Sheriff’s deputies say from February 14th to February 20th they arrested the following individuals in connection to trafficking or possession of meth, fentanyl, cocaine, and illicit substances, along with weapons.
42-year-old Brian Smith of Hopkinsville – trafficking meth, trafficking in a controlled substance
50-year-old Wendy Thompson of Oak Grove – possession of meth, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia
37-year-old Timothy Stanley of Hopkinsville – possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, possession of meth, possession of drug paraphernalia
25-year-old Octavian Tyler of Hopkinsville – trafficking in fentanyl
51-year-old Kacey Castile of Hopkinsville – trafficking meth, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia
35-year-old Joshua Moore of Hopkinsville – trafficking cocaine, trafficking marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia
34-year-old Jessica Arbogast of Hopkinsville – possession of meth, possession of drug paraphernalia
33-year-old John Bilyeu of Crofton – trafficking meth
26-year-old Douglas King of Hopkinsville – trafficking in a controlled substance
21-year-old Jadarion Bagwell of Hopkinsville – trafficking in fentanyl
44-year-old David Murphy of Hopkinsville – trafficking in a controlled substance, trafficking meth.
66-year-old Charles Stanley of Hopkinsville – possession of meth, possession of drug paraphernalia.
35-year-old Andrew Aldridge of Hopkinsville 5 counts of trafficking in fentanyl and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Sheriff Tyler DeArmond says he emphasized the impact of this operation, stating, “Our goal is simple: to protect our community from the devastating effects of illegal drugs. These arrests send a clear message—if you choose to distribute poison in Christian County, we will find you, and we will hold you accountable.”
the investigation was done by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office Anti-Crime Unit.
Deputies ask if you have any information about any illegal activity to call the Christian County Sheriff’s Office at 270-887-4141. You can remain anonymous.