Hopkins County law enforcement officials have arrested a woman on drug trafficking and gun charges at her Madisonville home.
As the result of an ongoing drug investigation, on Monday, authorities executed a search warrant at the residence of 26-year-old Jerica Anderson, of Madisonville. In the investigation, police said detectives utilized a confidential informant who previously purchased a quarter-ounce of methamphetamine from Anderson.
During a search of the residence, police discovered more than a quarter-ounce of meth and drug trafficking paraphernalia. Authorities also located a loaded firearm. The gun was later found to be stolen from Princeton, in Caldwell County.
Anderson was charged with two counts of trafficking in a controlled substance (meth), receiving stolen property (firearm) and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was lodged in the Hopkins County Detention Center.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
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