Dozens of individuals, primarily from Kentucky, are now facing a multitude of charges related to a significant drug operation.
Federal officials have recently revealed that a federal grand jury in Louisville has issued five indictments in relation to a comprehensive investigation into organized crime and drug offenses.
Various illegal substances and weapons are involved in the crimes. Multiple individuals face charges related to drug trafficking, specifically for their alleged involvement in the distribution of drugs.
The Kentucky State Police have confiscated over 250 pounds of methamphetamine and nearly 30 pounds of cocaine. The allegations date back to over a year ago, starting in March 2023, and continuing until this month.
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A total of 37 individuals faced charges. Thirty-one individuals have been apprehended or are currently under arrest. The list of the suspects is as follow:
Louisville suspects
- Djuan Truss, 42, of Louisville
- Rayshawn Spearman Sr., 39, of Louisville
- Rayshawn Spearman Jr., 26, of Louisville
- Brandan Arnold, 42, of Louisville (still at large)
- Antonio Arnold, 44, of Louisville
- Dwayne Evans, 35, of Louisville
- Melanie Surrell, 45, of Louisville
- Antionio Evans, 42, of Louisville
- Davonte Hoskins, 28, of Louisville
- Gardner Webb, 31, of Louisville (still at large)
- Tanaja Lee, 23, of Louisville (still at large)
- Jason Salyer, 50, of Louisville
- Deandre Williams, 27, of Louisville (still at large)
Other Kentucky suspects
- Richard Boarman, 48, of Owensboro
- Joshua Estap, 40, of Owensboro
- Justin Riley, 41, of Owensboro
- Bobby Douglas, 56, of Lexington
- Jamie Voyles, 44, of Owensboro
- Gregory Nuckols, 61, of Owensboro
- Zachariah Nance, 44, of Utica
- Hope Warsinsky, 39, of Owensboro
- Cameron Jackson, 24, of Owensboro
- Damone McGuire, 29, of Owensboro
- Tyler Vinson, 32, of Owensboro
- Julia Parrish, 53, of Owensboro
- Jonathan Hawkins, 43, of Owensboro
- Jeramey Hawkins, 46, of Owensboro
- Timothy Roach, 37, of Owensboro
- Charles Nelson, 41, of Utica
- Joe Turner, 46, of Owensboro
- Diana Miranda, 38, of Owensboro
- Timothy Roberts, 46, of Owensboro
- Shalonna Slaughters, 57, of Owensboro
California suspects
- Elmondo Elliott, 55, of Los Angeles
- Desmond Knox, 50, of Menifee
- D’Andre Williams, 40, of Adelanto
A total of 13 individuals are from Louisville, with additional individuals hailing from various parts of Kentucky and three individuals originating from California.
Authorities are currently searching for four individuals from Louisville: Brandan Arnold, Gardner Webb, Tanaja Lee, and Deandre Williams.
According to a news release from the U.S. Department of Justice, all of the suspects mentioned could potentially face a minimum of 10 years in prison if they are found guilty.
This initiative is a component of a larger operation conducted by the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force.
