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ARREST: Kentucky State Police Trooper and K-9 respond to a Detention Facility to investigate Information of an Employee possibly in possession of Drugs

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GLASGOW, KY – The Kentucky State Police is reporting that on Friday October 29th, 2021 at approximately 9:00 A.M. KSP was contacted by the Barren County Jailer with information of an employee possibly in possession of drugs in the facility. 

Troopers responded to the Barren County Detention Center to investigate.

Trooper David Hall along with KSP Canine “Akim” arrived at the Barren County Detention Center located at 201 Samson St in Glasgow, KY. 

Through investigation, suspected Methamphetamine was located in the possession of 22 year old Danyita A. Brownsmith of Glasgow, KY which resulted in an arrest.

Brownsmith was a contracted kitchen staff employee currently assigned to the Barren County Detention Center. 

Danyita A. Brownsmith was charged with:

  • Promoting Contraband, 1st Degree
  • Possession of Controlled Substance 1st degree, 1st offense (Methamphetamine)
  • Possession of Marijuana
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

At the time of this publishing, no photo or any information other than the above regarding this subject had been made available.

 

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