Barren River Drug Task Force

Barren River Drug Task Force The Barren River Drug Task Force is committed to the suppression of illegal drugs and narcotics. The

03/24/2025

Press Release

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Tompkinsville, Kentucky Man For Methamphetamine Trafficking
Friday, March 21, 2025
Share right caret
For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY – A federal grand jury in Bowling Green returned an indictment on March 12, 2025, charging a Tompkinsville, Kentucky man with distributing m**hamphetamine.

U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett of the Western District of Kentucky, Special Agent in Charge Jim Scott of the DEA Louisville Field Division, and Director Ron Lafferty of the Barren River Drug Task Force made the announcement.

According to the indictment, Brandon Gearlds, 41, was charged with distributing 5 grams or more of m**hamphetamine on October 23, 2023. Gearlds was also charged with distributing 50 grams or more of m**hamphetamine on October 26, 2023, and April 24, 2024.

The defendant made his initial court appearance on March 18, 2025, before a U.S. Magistrate Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky. The Court ordered the defendant detained pending trial. If convicted, Gearlds faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years and a maximum sentence of life in prison. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the sentencing guidelines and other statutory factors.

There is no parole in the federal system.

This case is being investigated by the DEA - Paducah Post of Duty and the Barren River Drug Task Force.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Mark J. Yurchisin II, of the U.S. Attorney’s Bowling Green Branch Office, is prosecuting the case.

An indictment is merely an allegation. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

# # #

Updated March 21, 2025

The following is a press release from the Barren River Drug Task Force in reference to a drug investigation.” On Tuesday...
01/04/2024

The following is a press release from the Barren River Drug Task Force in reference to a drug investigation.

” On Tuesday, 01/03/2024, at approximately 01:11 am the Barren River Drug Task Force, Metcalfe Co. Sheriff’s Office, Edmonton Police Dept. and KSP DESI West executed a search warrant at 507 S. Main St in Edmonton in reference to a drug investigation. Law enforcement found approximately 35 grams of crystal m**h, ma*****na, numerous prescription pills, scales, drug paraphernalia and cash in the residents.

52-year-old Eric Bullington of Edmonton was arrested and charged with trafficking in a controlled substance > or = 2 grams of m**hamphetamine, possession of ma*****na, possession of controlled substance 2nd degree-unspecified and possession of drug paraphernalia. 30-year-old Shantelle Wireman was also at the residence and was arrested on a Probation Violation warrant by the Metcalfe Sheriff’s Office. Mr. Bullington was lodged in the Barren County Correctional Center.”

The following is a press release from the Barren River Drug Task Force in reference to a drug arrest on 08/07/2023.On Mo...
08/09/2023

The following is a press release from the Barren River Drug Task Force in reference to a drug arrest on 08/07/2023.

On Monday Aug. 7th, 2023, the Barren River Drug Task Force, Metcalfe Sheriff’s Office and KSP conducted a search warrant at a residence on Judd Rd. in Metcalfe County. The investigation started on Aug. 4th when the Barren County Jailer contacted the DTF in reference to a subject placing illegal drugs on the Jail property for an inmate to pick up and bring into the jail. The DTF conducted an investigation and reviewed video from the Barren County Jail and communications between an inmate and the suspect. The investigation led to the search warrant on Judd Rd.

Detectives recovered approximately 87.8 grams of crystal m**h along with ma*****na, loaded syringes, scales, packaging equipment and numerous fi****ms. An explosive device (pipe bomb) was also discovered in the residence. The explosive device was turned over to the ATF and KSP explosive technicians at the scene for destruction.

34-year-old Cory Scott Roach of Edmonton was arrested and charged with trafficking in a controlled substance 1st degree, 1st offence > or = 2 grams, possession of ma*****na, drug paraphernalia – buy/possess and tampering with evidence. Mr. Roach admitted to trafficking in illegal drugs and admitted to flushing m**h when law enforcement arrived. Mr. Roach was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center. Additional arrests and charges are pending.

The Barren River Drug Task Force along with Barren County S.O. and Barren County Fiscal Court is having an online auctio...
05/16/2023

The Barren River Drug Task Force along with Barren County S.O. and Barren County Fiscal Court is having an online auction for surplus vehicles and equipment. Please go the website www.rsmillsauctions.com to see the list of vehicles and equipment that are being auctioned. Maybe you will see som**hing that you will like. The online auction starts May the 15th at 10 a.m. and ends on May 25th at 5:30 p.m. You can come and inspect the vehicles and equipment on Friday May 19th at the County Barn off Roseville Rd. in Glasgow, KY.

The following is a press release from the Barren River Drug Task Force in reference to a drug and warrant arrest in Barr...
03/24/2023

The following is a press release from the Barren River Drug Task Force in reference to a drug and warrant arrest in Barren County.

“On 03/23/2023 the Barren River Drug Task Force was contacted by the Bowling Green Police Department in reference to a wanted subject that maybe in the Glasgow area. At approximately 12:14 a Barren River Drug Task Force detective noticed Deandre Lamont Christian in a white impala on 31E South. The DTF detective knew that Mr. Christian had active warrants out of Bowling Green for Trafficking in Fentanyl. The DTF detective contacted the Barren County Sheriff’s Department and their tactical team to attempt to conduct a felony stop.

The white Impala got onto the Cumberland Parkway west bound towards Bowling Green. The Barren County Sheriff’s Department Tactical Team was able to stop the vehicle near mile marker 7 and place Mr. Christian under arrest for the active warrant without incident. Prior to exiting the vehicle, he destroyed his cell phone. Mr. Christian additionally threatened one of the passengers with physical harm in front of Deputies.

Mr. Christian was charged with the active warrant for two counts of Trafficking in a controlled substance 1st degree, 1st offence (carefenanil or fentanyl derivatives, receiving stolen property $10,000 or more, fleeing evading police 1st degree (motor vehicle) and obscuring the identity of a machine $10,000 or more.

Mr. Christian was additionally charged with possession of a controlled substance 1st degree, 1st offense (Co***ne), possession of a controlled substance 1st degree, 1st offense (opiates), tampering with physical evidence, Terroristic threatening 3rd degree and drug paraphernalia-buy/possess. Mr. Christian was lodged in the Barren County Correction Center. The Glasgow Police Dept. assisted.”

Address

117 N. Public Square Suite 2-A
Glasgow, KY
42141

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12706292588

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Barren River Drug Task Force posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Barren River Drug Task Force:

Shortcuts

Share

Category