Erica West, a 36-year-old Owensboro woman, was indicted Tuesday by the Daviess County Grand Jury for unlawfully providing/permitting a minor to possess a handgun, according to the Owensboro Police Department.
According to a release, this charge stems from an investigation completed by officers where West intentionally provided a handgun to a minor that was recovered from a firearms-related incident involving juveniles.
The indictment warrant was served on Thursday by OPD officers.
“Officers are committed to reducing gun violence in our community and holding those providing firearms to our youth accountable,” a release from OPD reads. “Officers with the Owensboro Police Department will continue to follow up on all leads related to firearms offenses.”
West was arrested and transported to the Daviess County Detention Center where she was released a short time later after posting a $1,000 cash bond. Her arraignment is scheduled for October 18 at 10 a.m.
West has previously been charged with:
• Theft by Deception – including Cold Checks (21 Counts)
• Theft by Failure to Make Required Disposition of Property
• Resisting Arrest
• Disorderly Conduct 2nd Degree
