HARTFORD, Ky. (August 29, 2017) – Kentucky State Police were dispatched to the Ohio County Detention Center after Deputy Jailers discovered that a female returned from work detail attempting to transport illegal drugs into the facility. A deputy jailer discovered that Jessica Stacy, 25, of Owensboro was concealing illegal drugs on her person. Jessica Stacy was charged with one count of Promoting Contraband 1st, Possession of Controlled Substance 1st Degree (Methamphetamine), and Persistent Felony Offender. Stacy was lodged in the Ohio County Detention Center on other drug charges. The Kentucky State Police was assisted with this investigation by Ohio County Detention Center.
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