February 25, 2025 – Christian County, KY: After a relentless six-month investigation, the Christian County Sheriff’s Office Anti-Crime Unit has successfully taken down multiple individuals involved in the sale and distribution of illegal and highly dangerous drugs throughout our community.
Between February 14th and February 20th, 2025, authorities arrested 13 suspects on a range of drug and weapon-related charges. This operation was part of a strategic effort to dismantle networks responsible for flooding our streets with methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, and other illicit substances.
Sheriff Tyler DeArmond emphasized the impact of this operation, stating, “Our goal is simple: to protect our community from the devastating effects of illegal drugs. These arrests send a clear message—if you choose to distribute poison in Christian County, we will find you, and we will hold you accountable.”
The following individuals were charged:
- Brian Smith, 42, of Hopkinsville – Trafficking Meth, Trafficking in a Controlled Substance
- Wendy Thompson, 50, of Oak Grove – Possession of Meth, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Timothy Stanley, 37, of Hopkinsville – Possession of a Handgun by a Convicted Felon, Possession of Meth, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Octavian Tyler, 25, of Hopkinsville – Trafficking in Fentanyl
- Kacey Castile, 51, of Hopkinsville – Trafficking Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Joshua Moore, 35, of Hopkinsville – Trafficking Cocaine, Trafficking Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Jessica Arbogast, 34, of Hopkinsville – Possession of Meth, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- John Bilyeu, 33, of Crofton – Trafficking Meth
- Douglas King, 26, of Hopkinsville – Trafficking in a Controlled Substance
- Jadarion Bagwell, 21, of Hopkinsville – Trafficking in Fentanyl
- David Murphy, 44, of Hopkinsville – Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, Trafficking Meth
- Charles Stanley, 66, of Hopkinsville – Possession of Meth, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Andrew Aldridge, 35, of Hopkinsville (not pictured)-5 counts of Trafficking in Fentanyl, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (lodged in Tennessee awaiting extradition)
This operation is just one part of our ongoing commitment to keeping Christian County safe. We encourage residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious drug activity.
If you have information about illegal narcotics in our community, call the Christian County Sheriff’s Office at (270) 887-4141 or leave an anonymous tip online: Drug Tips
Together, we can continue the fight against drugs and make Christian County a safer place for everyone.
