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2 arrested after detective finds drugs in bag labeled ‘definitely not a bag full of drugs,’ sheriff says
By Emily Van de Riet at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (Gray News) — Two people were arrested in Kentucky after a detective found a bag labeled “definitely not a bag full of drugs” that contained suspected narcotics, according to officials.The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office said a detective found a suspicious vehicle parked in an e...
Key takeaway The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office said a detective found a suspicious vehicle parked in an e...
Why this matters in The Nashville
The arrests in Laurel County, Kentucky, may seem like an isolated incident, but they have implications for Nashville 's own public safety efforts. The ease with which suspected narcotics were transported and the attempted deception by labeling a bag as "definitely not a bag full of drugs" suggest that drug trafficking remains a clever and persistent issue in the region. Nashville's law enforcement agencies would do well to take note of the tactics used by Tricia Croley and Damon Bennett, particularly the use of false identification, as they continue to combat drug-related crimes in Davidson County. The fact that both individuals had outstanding warrants also highlights the need for continued cooperation between law enforcement agencies across state lines to ensure that those with active warrants are held accountable. As Nashville works to address its own drug-related challenges, the creative and often brazen methods used by traffickers in neighboring counties must be taken into consideration.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (Gray News) — Two people were arrested in Kentucky after a detective found a bag labeled “definitely not a bag full of drugs” that contained suspected narcotics, according to officials.The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office said a detective found a suspicious vehicle parked in an e...
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