Two Owensboro 19-year-olds were arrested by the Owensboro Police Department on Thursday following a drug investigation. According to OPD, detectives recovered a “significant” amount of fentanyl (over 650 pills) along with methamphetamine, marijuana, and a handgun.
According to a release, Aidan S. Sheriff and Carly A. Blair were each charged with:
- Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st Offense (Carfentanil or Fentanyl Derivatives) (Enhancement)
- Possession of Handgun by Convicted Felon
- Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree 1st Offense (Methamphetamine) (Enhancement)
- Trafficking in Marijuana (Less than 8 oz) 1st Offense (Enhancement)
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Sheriff has previously been charged with:
- Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree
- Trafficking in Marijuana 8oz to 5lbs 1st Offense
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Blair has previously been charged with:
- Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree 1st Offense (Opiates)
- Tampering with Physical Evidence
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
“The Owensboro Police Department will continue working to make our community safer by holding accountable those responsible for bringing dangerous drugs, such as fentanyl, into our community,” OPD said in a release.
