On Saturday afternoon at approximately 1:30, Kentucky State Police was dispatched to The Green River Correctional Complex, in Central City, after a female visiting the facility was found with multiple drugs.
Police said the initial investigation revealed that 36-year-old Jenicia Bussell, of Hopkinsville, entered the prison and was caught by the prison staff with contraband. During the encounter with prison staff, Bussell assaulted a staff member, and threatened others, according to Kentucky State Police. The staff member sustained only minor injuries.
Bussell was arrested and charged with four counts of trafficking in a controlled substance (methamphetamine, cocaine, two unspecified drugs), promoting contraband, tampering with physical evidence, menacing, assault of a police/probation officer, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
She was lodged in the Muhlenberg County Detention Center.
The Green River Correctional Complex is a medium security prison operated by the Kentucky Department of Corrections Justice and Public Safety Cabinet.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com or 270-259-6000
