02/21/2009                             

Search Of Reidland Home Leads To Methamphetamine Arrest

The McCracken County Sheriff Department Drug Division began an investigation several weeks ago after receiving allegations of illegal drug activity occurring at a Reidland home. The home was identified as 5137 Reidland Road. The investigation focused on surveillance on the home along with other covert approaches in efforts to determine what illegal activity was occurring there. Detectives determined that Methamphetamine was being used and sold out of the home and a search warrant was obtained for the residence.

The search warrant was executed on 02/20/09 at 20:25 p.m. Upon entering the residence detectives located two females. The females were identified as being Lean J. Edington and April M. McKenzie. A search of the residence revealed Methamphetamine, Marijuana, numerous articles of drug paraphernalia, along with other related items.

Both females were transported to the McCracken County Regional Jail.

ARRESTED: Edington, Lean J.     29 years of age
                Of Reidland

CHARGES: Possession Of A Controlled Substance In The First Degree (Methamphetamine)
                Possession Of Marijuana Under 8 Ounces'
                Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia 2nd Offense

ARRESTED: McKenzie, April M.    24 years of age
                Of Ledbetter

CHARGES:  Possession Of A Controlled Substance In The First Degree (Methamphetamine)
                Possession Of Marijuana Under 8 Ounces'
                Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia 1st Offense

End Of Release

Det. Sgt. Matt Carter
McCracken County Sheriff Department Drug Division