Man Arrested in Grand Rivers for Theft, Meth Possession
GRAND RIVERS, Ky. (Sept. 25, 2024) — A Grand Rivers man was arrested Wednesday after a search warrant was executed at his residence on Macon Lane in connection with a lengthy investigation, authorities said.
Michael J. Enoch, 40, was taken into custody on charges of theft by unlawful taking of $10,000 or greater and receiving stolen property. The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office said Enoch was also found in possession of methamphetamine at the time of his arrest.
The search, executed in coordination with the Murray Police Department, led to the recovery of several large stolen items, including a livestock trailer, two gooseneck trailers, lumber, and cattle management equipment. The items were reported stolen from surrounding counties, including McCracken, Caldwell, Trigg, and Calloway, officials said.
Enoch was lodged in the McCracken County Jail, and the investigation remains ongoing.
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office expressed appreciation for the assistance of multiple agencies, including the Grand Lakes Constable’s Office, McCracken County Sheriff’s Office, Murray Police Department, and others. The sheriff’s office also thanked the public for their contributions to the investigation.
On Sept. 11, 2024, Brandon Cannon, 40, of Grand Rivers, KY, was apprehended by Livingston County deputies and Kentucky State Police after a single-vehicle collision on Heater Store Road. Cannon fled the scene but was later found at a Coon Chapel Road residence. He faces multiple charges, including drug trafficking, possession of methamphetamine, and several outstanding warrants.
On August 18th, 2024, Deputy Zackary Dunigan of the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office apprehended Lawrence Ellis, 56, outside his residence on Depot Road in Grand Rivers. Ellis, who had an active warrant related to a domestic incident in July 2024, was taken into custody without incident. He is now facing charges including first-degree wanton endangerment, menacing, fourth-degree assault (no visible injury), and third-degree terroristic threatening.
During the course of the arrest, deputies discovered drug paraphernalia containing suspected methamphetamine on the premises. Further investigation led to the arrest of Ryan Ballard, 36, who initially provided false identifying information to the deputies. Ballard was taken into custody and lodged at the McCracken County Jail. He has been charged with first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) second offense, possession of drug paraphernalia, and giving false identifying information to an officer. Ballard was also served with three outstanding arrest warrants issued out of McCracken County Circuit Court.
On August 12, 2024, deputies from the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at 703 Stringtown Road, Grand Rivers. During the operation, authorities discovered approximately 17 grams of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia indicative of illicit drug trafficking, and marijuana.
As a result of the investigation, five individuals were arrested at the scene:
– Jesse Maxfield, 43, of Smithland, KY, charged with first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (more than 2 grams of methamphetamine), third-degree possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
– Jacob Weaver, 38, of Grand Rivers, KY, charged with first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (more than 2 grams of methamphetamine), third-degree possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
– Sydney Gutierrez, 27, of De Land, IL, charged with first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (more than 2 grams of methamphetamine), third-degree possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
– Stephen Newton, 34, of Grand Rivers, KY, charged with first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and possession of drug paraphernalia.
– Tori Littlepage, 35, of Benton, KY, charged with first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of marijuana. Littlepage was also served with an outstanding warrant for her arrest.
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office was supported by Troopers from the Kentucky State Police and Livingston County Emergency Management.
