OPD arrests two in ‘large-scale drug trafficking operation’ in Lake Forest

November 22, 2019 | 3:20 am

Updated November 22, 2019 | 10:16 am

On Tuesday, Owensboro Police Department executed a search warrant in Lake Forest subdivision that led to two drug trafficking arrests.

During the search of a residence in the 3000 block of Creek Branch Cove, OPD found “a large amount” of suspected methamphetamine and marijuana, along with a digital scale, large amount of plastic baggies containing suspected meth residue, a large amount of money and two handguns.

According to an OPD citation obtained by Owensboro Times, the items seized during the search warrant execution are “indicative of an ongoing large scale drug trafficking operation.”

OPD arrested 28-year-old Central Holman, a convicted felon, and 23-year-old Kendall Powers, both of Owensboro.

The two were charged with two counts of drug trafficking for methamphetamine and marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Holman was additionally charged with possession of a handgun by a convicted felon and Powers was charged with assaulting a police officer.

November 22, 2019 | 3:20 am

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