PRESS RELEASE
Glasgow News 1
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 meth along with marijuana, loaded syringes, scales, packaging equipment and numerous firearms. 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.
Cory Roach. Photo courtesy of the Barren County Detention Center.
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 marijuana, drug paraphernalia – buy/possess and tampering with evidence.
Mr. Roach admitted to trafficking in illegal drugs and admitted to flushing meth when law enforcement arrived.
Mr. Roach was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center. Additional arrests and charges are pending.
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