On Thursday, 07/27/2023 at approximately 11:00 pm, detectives with the Barren River Drug Task Force and the Barren County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence on Hiseville Bear Wallow Rd. in Cave City in reference to illegal drug sales by 75-year-old Jimmy Lee Edwards. A total of over 6 ounces of crystal meth was obtained from Mr. Edwards along with 58 grams of suspected marijuana. Detectives recovered four firearms, cash, scales, baggies, drug paraphernalia and cell phones. While executing the warrant, a reported 17-year-old missing juvenile was found at the residence who admitted that he had used meth at the residence. An adult female was also at the residence who confirmed that Mr. Edwards had provided the juvenile with the methamphetamine and had instructed the juvenile to participate in the distribution of the meth.
Mr. Edwards was arrested and charged with two counts of trafficking in a controlled substance 1st degree, 1st offence > or = 2 grams with one count being enhanced due to the firearms, trafficking in marijuana 1st offence – enhanced and unlawful transaction with minor 1st – illegal controlled substance, Under 18 years of age. Mr. Edwards was lodged in the Barren County Correctional Center.
