Four Charged with Manufacturing Meth

In September 2011, detectives with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Department Drug Division arrested 33-year-old  Jared Croley for Manufacturing Methamphetamine. Croley was eventually found guilty of Manufacturing Methamphetamine 1st Offense, a Class “B” felony and was also found guilty of other charges and sentenced in February 2012.

Over the last couple of months, detectives with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Department Drug Division received tips alleging that Jared Croley was once again manufacturing methamphetamine.

Following an investigation from detectives Jared Croley was arrested Wednesday, along with three others, for manufacturing methamphetamine.
The new charges stem from the discovery of a methamphetamine lab near an abandoned residence on Lovelaceville Florence Station Road West.

Following the discovery of the meth lab, detectives were led to 27-year-old Anthony Stoner who they were quickly able to tie to the meth lab.

While still investigating, detectives noticed Jared Croley, 26-year-old Ben Croley, and 21-year-old Brandi Scott driving by the area. They were later relocated and taken into custody after they were also tied to the found meth lab.

Detectives later executed a search warrant at Ben Croley’s on Lovelaceville Florence Station Road West. Items consistent with the manufacturing of methamphetamine were located. The investigation also showed that at least Stoner and Scott had purchased items that were later used in the methamphetamine cook.

All four were lodged in the McCracken County Regional Jail.

Jared Croley was charged with Manufacturing Methamphetamine 2nd Offense (A Class “A” felony, punishable by 20 – Life in prison), Possession of Controlled Substance 1st Degree (Meth) (A Class “D” felony, punishable by 1 – 5 years), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (A class “A” misdemeanor, punishable by up to 35 days in jail).

Anthony Stoner was charged with Manufacturing Methamphetamine 1st Offense (A Class “B” felony, punishable by 10 – 20 years).

Ben Croley was charged with Manufacturing Methamphetamine 1st Offense (A Class “B” felony, punishable by 10 – 20 years).

Brandi Scott was charged with Manufacturing Methamphetamine 1st Offense (A Class “B” felony, punishable by 10 – 20 years) and Unlawful Distribution of a Meth Precursor (A Class “D” felony, punishable by 1 – 5 years).