OWENSBORO (02/05/26) — A lengthy drug trafficking investigation by Owensboro Police resulted in multiple search warrants executed Thursday, leading to seizure of drugs and firearms as well as seven arrests.
A press release indicated the department worked with several local, county, state and federal agencies in Daviess and Ohio Counties, resulting in activity on Thursday at several locations in Owensboro, Utica and Masonville.
Seven arrests were made by authorities during the sweep, including…
Tyler English (Masonville):
Engaging in Organized Crime
Possession of Marijuana
Possession of Controlled Substance 3rd Degree – Drug Unspecified
Matthew Roberts (Utica):
Engaging in Organized Crime
Trafficking in Marijuana > 5 lbs. (enhancement – while armed)
Possession of Controlled Substance 1st Degree – Drug Unspecified (enhancement – while armed)
Possession of Controlled Substance 3rd Degree – Drug Unspecified (enhancement – while armed)
Johnathan Biever (Utica):
Engaging in Organized Crime
Trafficking in Marijuana 8 oz. to < 5 lbs. (enhancement – while armed)
Drug Paraphernalia – Buy/Possess
Kobey Morgan (Owensboro):
Engaging in Organized Crime
Trafficking in Marijuana > 5 lbs. (enhancement – while armed)
Gregory Watson (Owensboro):
Engaging in Organized Crime
Trafficking in Controlled Substance, 1st Degree – (Methamphetamine)
Trafficking in Marijuana 8 oz. to < 5 lbs. (enhancement – while armed)
Cultivating Marijuana < 5 Plants
Drug Paraphernalia – Buy/Possess
Tampering with Physical Evidence
Stephanie Taylor (Owensboro):
Possession Controlled Substance 1st Degree (Cocaine)
Possession Controlled Substance 1st Degree (Methamphatamine)
Trafficking in Marijuana (less than 8 oz.)
Drug Paraphernalia – Buy/Possess
Dylan Pate (Ohio County):
Trafficking Marijuana > 5 lbs. (enhancement – while armed)
Possession Controlled Substance 1st Degree – Schedule 1 & 2
Drug Paraphernalia – Buy/Possess
An investigation is on-going
