Editor’s note: WCLU News originally reported the arrested subject was an employee of the Barren County Jail, but the subject is a contracted kitchen employee through the company that manages the kitchen at the Barren County Detention Center. WCLU News regrets this error.
GLASGOW, Ky. — Kentucky State Police has arrested a contracted kitchen employee at the Barren County Detention Center after she was caught bringing in methamphetamine.
Danyita A. Brownsmith, 22, of Glasgow, was arrested Friday morning. Jailer Aaron Bennett reported the incident to KSP, according to a news release. Trooper David Hall and KSP canine “Akim” arrived at the jail around 9 a.m.
Bennett confirmed the employee was not employed by the jail.
Brownsmith was a contracted kitchen employee assigned to the Barren County Detention Center. She was arrested and faces charges relating to first degree possession of contraband, first degree possession of a controlled substance (first offense) and possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
