Five Arrested In Two Separate Incidents: Felony Drug and Other Charges, Plus Multiple Warrants Served

Felony Possession, Auto, Firearm, and Other Charges

Darren Doyle, story:
Five individuals have been arrested in two separate incidents in the Wingfield and Roundhill communities and face felony drug and other charges, according to the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office.

On Saturday, January 8, 2022, the Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the 2900-block of William Simmons Road to assist Warren County Sheriff’s Office with a stolen vehicle complaint. The Sheriff's Office stated that during a consented search for the homeowner, a deputy observed two occupants, Alyse Cox (37) and John English (39) inside the home. Cox admitted to having marijuana inside the residence, which also resulted in the discovery of suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, the Sheriff's Office said. Cox allegedly took ownership of the marijuana, but neither party admitted ownership of the suspected methamphetamine,  according to the Sheriff's Office.

Both Cox and English were arrested and charged with:

• Possession Controlled Substance, 1st Degree/1st Offense (methamphetamine)
• Drug Paraphernalia—buy/possess

Cox was also charged with Possession of Marijuana.

John English (39), Wingfield.

Alyse Cox (37), Wingfield.

Also on Saturday, January 8, 2022, Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office arrive at the 1100-block of Hunts Church Road to attempt warrant service on two individuals. Upon arrival, law enforcement officers were met in the driveway by Donnie Cockrell (53) and Elizabeth Cockrell (40); both had active arrest warrants, the Sheriff's Office stated. Consent to enter the residence to check for other individuals on the premises was given and upon entry, deputies reportedly detected the strong odor of marijuana, according to the Sheriff's Office. Consent to search the residence was given, which led to the discovery of suspected methamphetamine, suspected marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and a firearm, the Sheriff's Office reported.

Both subjects were charged with:

• Trafficking in Controlled Substance, 1st Degree/1st Offense (> or = 2 GMS methamphetamine—firearm enhanced)
• Trafficking in Marijuana, 1st Offense (less than 8 ounces—firearm enhanced)
• Drug Paraphernalia—Buy/Possess (firearm enhanced)
• Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon

Donnie Cockrell was also served an active Butler County Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear on charges of Operating on Suspended or Revoked Operators License, Failure of Owner to Maintain Required Insurance, No Registration Plates, and No Registration Receipt.

Additionally, Elizabeth Cockrell was served two active Butler County Bench Warrants; one for Failure to Appear on charges of No Registration Plates and Failure to Produce Insurance Card and the other for Failure to Appear on charges of Failure to Wear Seat Belt, No Registration Plates, No Registration Receipt, and Failure of Owner to Maintain Required Insurance.

Cockrell was also served an active Grayson County Indictment Warrant for Possession of Controlled Substance, 1st Degree/1st Offense (methamphetamine), Drug Paraphernalia—buy/possess, and Possession of Marijuana.

While on scene, law enforcement reportedly observed a red 1999 F-150 sitting in the middle of Hunts Church Road. A return of the license plate information came back to a 1984 Ford pickup from Harned, Kentucky. The operator of the vehicle was identified as Ronnie Cockrell (53), who’s operator’s license was suspended. According to the Sheriff's Office, Cockrell stated he put the license plate on the 1999 F-150 because his plate was canceled; he was placed under arrest and charged with:

• Theft of Motor Vehicle Registration Plate
• Driving on DUI Suspended License—1st Offense

Donnie Cockrell (53), Roundhill.

Elizabeth Cockrell (40), Roundhill.

No photo available for Ronnie Cockrell (53), Roundhill.