Heroin Arrest Made At Community Baptizing Facility

Edmonson Voice Staff Report:
Two people parked at the Rhoda community baptizing facility late Thursday night have been arrested for possession of heroin, according to the Edmonson  County Sheriff's Office.

Deputies said that just before midnight on Thursday, law enforcement noticed some suspicious activity at the facility, which is used for worship and baptism services by many local churches.

​​After an investigation and a search, a substance believed to be heroin was discovered in their possession along with another drug suspected to be Suboxone, which is a controlled substance.

Kelly Yates, 43, Bowling Green (Hart Co. Jail)

Kelly Yates, 43, of Bowling Green was arrested and charged with:

• Possession of controlled substance 1st degree-Heroin
• ​Possession of Controlled substance 2nd degree - drug unspecified
• Prescription controlled substance not in proper container​

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Dereka Rigney, 39, Smiths Grove (Hart Co. Jail)

​Dereka Rigney, 39, of Smiths Grove was arrested and charged with:

• Possession of Controlled Substance 1st degree -Heroin
• Possession of Controlled substance 2nd degree - drug unspecified
• Prescription controlled substance not in original container
• Promoting contraband 2nd degree

They were transported and lodged in the Hart County Jail.

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