On Thursday, Kentucky State Police responded to a residence on Wilson Farm Road after receiving an anonymous tip of the whereabouts of Joshua T. Lanham, a wanted person.
Upon arrival, troopers could see a subject inside the residence who appeared to be hiding items. Lanham came to the door and was immediately arrested without incident. Troopers also made contact with April M. McKenzie and William L. Renz, who were also taken into custody.
Troopers located approximately 3 grams of methamphetamine in the home along with several items of drug paraphernalia and twp firearms.
Lanham was charged with first-degree possession of controlled substance, first offense (methamphetamine); possession of drug paraphernalia; possession of a defaced firearm; possession of marijuana; second-degree possession of a controlled substance (drug unspecified); and tampering with physical evidence. Lanham was also served with two warrants.
McKenzie was charged with first-degree possession of a controlled substance, first offense (methamphetamine); possession of drug paraphernalia; possession of a defaced firearm; possession of marijuana; second-degree possession of a controlled substance (drug unspecified); possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; hindering prosecution or apprehension. McKenzie was also served with a warrant.
Renz was charged with first-degree possession of a controlled substance, first offense (methamphetamine); possession of drug paraphernalia; possession of a defaced firearm; possession of marijuana; second-degree possession of a controlled substance (drug unspecified); possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; hindering prosecution or apprehension.
All the subjects were lodged in Crittenden County Detention Center.
Trooper Joe Bartolotti and Trooper Jonathan Carlock were the arresting officers. They were assisted by Trooper Cody Kromer and the Crittenden County Sheriff’s Department.
