The law enforcement agencies in Western Kentucky have been actively addressing various incidents, resulting in several arrests in early December. Here’s a summary of recent arrests:
1. Juan Ledezma, 64, Burna KY:
- Charges: Public intoxication, disorderly conduct 2nd degree, resisting arrest, assault 3rd (3 counts against EMS/fire personnel), assault 3rd (3 counts against police officer), attempting to disarm a police officer.
- Incident: Ledezma was charged after exhibiting disruptive behavior, resisting arrest, and assaulting deputies, EMS personnel, and a police officer.
2. Anthony Perry, 60, and Lucinda Jenkins, 53, Calvert City KY:
- Charges: Criminal abuse 1st degree (child under 12).
- Incident: Both individuals were arrested on criminal complaint warrants for physically abusing a child in their care.
3. Raymond Ryles, 45, Benton KY:
- Charges: 12 counts of violation of a KY EPO/DVO.
- Incident: Ryles, already incarcerated, violated the conditions of an Emergency Protective Order 12 times between November 10th-27th, 2023.
4. Tammy Smith, 54, Benton KY:
- Charge: Engaging in organized crime.
- Incident: Smith was served a criminal complaint warrant issued out of McCracken County.
5. Jerico Nelson, 33, Grand Rivers KY:
- Charges: Possession of a controlled substance 1st degree (2nd offense), possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance 1st degree (Fentanyl), possession of drug paraphernalia.
- Incident: Nelson was arrested on a criminal complaint warrant for drug-related offenses.
6. Stephanie Pannell, 32, Benton KY:
- Charges: Possession of a controlled substance 1st degree 3rd offense (methamphetamine), possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance 2nd offense, prescription of controlled substance not in proper container, no insurance, and other traffic offenses.
- Incident: Arrested after a search warrant revealed drugs in her residence; Pannell was also driving under the influence.
7. Jordan Back, 18, Gilbertsville KY, and Riley Adams, 23, Central City KY:
- Charges: Back – Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of controlled substance 1st offense, possession of a controlled substance (Fentanyl), possession of drug paraphernalia, no operator’s license, and other traffic offenses. Adams – Possession of a controlled substance 1st degree (Fentanyl).
- Incident: Both were arrested during a traffic stop, with Back driving under the influence, and Adams charged with drug possession.
8. Riley Adams, 23, Benton KY:
- Charges: Probation violation, possession of marijuana, tampering with physical evidence.
- Incident: Arrested on a probation violation warrant, Adams faced additional charges during the arrest.
