Multi-agency teamwork nets five drug arrests in Hopkinsville

A multi-agency drug investigation in Hopkinsville on Tuesday led to five arrests.

The Hopkinsville Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Agency received information about potential drug trafficking, leading to search warrants being issued for homes on Durrett Avenue, Hancock Street, Jan Drive, and Park Avenue.

The McCracken County Sheriff's Office and other agencies participated in the searches, which reportedly led to the discovery of two pounds of meth, a half pound of cocaine, four ounces of crack cocaine, three ounces of fentanyl, four pounds of marijuana, and four firearms.

Shaveon Richardson was arrested on a federal warrant for drug trafficking offenses. Joseph Trice, Steven Cager, Demarius Cager, and Yolanda Halliman were also arrested on drug charges.

Authorities said more arrests are anticipated.