Date: 04/01/2022
Calloway County Sheriff’s Deputies assigned to the investigation of drug trafficking offenses arrested two Calloway County residents late this week as a result of continuing months-long investigations.
On Thursday, March 31, 2022, Deputies located and arrested Casondra E. Houk, age 43, of Murray, Kentucky related to an ongoing investigation into the trafficking of Methamphetamine in Calloway County. At the time of her arrest, Houk was also found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Houk was charged with three counts of 1st Degree Trafficking Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine) Over 2 grams, 1st Degree Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine), and Possession of Drug Parapheranlia. Houk was lodged in the Calloway County Jail. If convicted, Houk could face up to 20 years in prison for these offenses.
On Friday, April 1, 2022, Deputies located and arrested Derell T. Ward, age 36, of Murray, Kentucky related to an ongoing investigation into the trafficking of Cocaine and Marijuana in Calloway County. At the time of his arrest, Ward was also found to be in possession of marijuana. Ward was charged with three counts of 1st Degree Trafficking Controlled Substance (Cocaine), one count of 1st Degree Trafficking Controlled Substance (Cocaine) Less than 4 grams, 1st Degree Possession of a Controlled Substance (Cocaine), Trafficking in Marijuana, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Ward was lodged in the Calloway County Jail. If convicted, Ward could face up to 20 years in prison for these offenses.
Anyone who witnesses any unusual or possible criminal activity is encouraged to call the Sheriff’s Office at 270-753-3151 or utilize the email address ccso.office@callkyso.com.
Sheriff Nicky Knight
