Daviess County Sheriff’s Office incident summary

Sep 18, 2019 | Law Enforcement | 0 comments

Independence woman in custody on drug charges


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On Sept. 15, Kerrie Riley, 55, Independence, was arrested and transported to DDCRJ, charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a controlled substance, unlawful use of a weapon, possession of marijuana, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Riley’s vehicle twice traveled over the centerline on Highway 6, near Route EE, as Cpl. S. Cool was observing. After a computer check revealed two active warrants, she was taken into custody. Riley had a pistol in the center console, as well as methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Bond was denied.

9/10/19

9 am – Court in session.

  • Melanie Myers, 18, Gallatin, was arrested and transported to DDCRJ for a 24-hour hold for Daviess County, held on a DeKalb County warrant. Myers was taken into custody by the highway patrol when she had a flat tire on I-35. According to the probable cause statement, the officer detected the odor of marijuana and Myers admitted to previously smoking. Four capsules identified as Schedule IV drugs were also found. She has been charged with possession of controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

9/11/19

9 am – Court in session.

4:09 pm – Coffey well-being check.

5:17 pm – Gallatin well-being check.

10:31 pm – Jamesport investigation.

11:38 pm – Altamont, assistance with vehicle repair for stranded motorist.

  • Ephraim Gibson, 29, Olathe, KS, was arrested and transported to DDCRJ. He was charged with failure to appear on prior warrant of non-support, with bond set at $10,000.
  • Taylor Schmelzer, 21, Hermitage, was picked up from Hickory County for failure to appear on prior warrant of possession. Bond set at $2,000.

9/12/19

6:24 am – Jamesport investigation.

10:31 pm – Jameson investigation.

9/13/19

10:43 am – Winston animal neglect investigation.

9/14/19

11:08 am – Hamilton investigation.

9/15/19

2:43 pm – Gallatin investigation.

  • Kerrie Riley, 55, Independence, was arrested and transported to DDCRJ, charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a controlled substance, unlawful use of a weapon, possession of marijuana, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond was denied.

9/16/19

9 am – Court in session.

10:37 am – Jamesport investigation.

8:08 pm – Coffey investigation.

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