Today at around 2:30pm, Deputies and Detectives with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at 916 Oaks Road. As a result of that search warrant, a copious amount of illegal narcotics and drug paraphernalia were seized. Located during the execution of the search warrant was a quantity of suspected methamphetamine indicative of trafficking in controlled substances. Three individuals were located inside the home at the time, James Abantha, Carol Darnell and Austin Wallace. Darnell attempted to prevent Deputies from arresting Abantha and Wallace on previous warrants. All three individuals were arrested and lodged at the McCracken County Regional Jail.
Charges:
James Abantha (52 years old of McCracken County)
Trafficking in Controlled Substances 1st Degree (Methamphetamine) 1st Offense
Drug Paraphernalia
Possession of Marijuana
Arrest Warrant for Parole Violation
Arrest Warrant for Contempt of Court
Carol Darnell (49 years old of McCracken County)
Trafficking in Controlled Substances 1st Degree (Methamphetamine) 1st Offense
Drug Paraphernalia
Possession of Marijuana
Hindering Apprehension 2nd degree
Austin Wallace (20 years old of McCracken County)
Trafficking in Controlled Substances 1st Degree (Methamphetamine) 1st Offense
Drug Paraphernalia
Possession of Marijuana
Parole Violation Warrant