Suspicious Activity Report at Chalybeate Sports Complex Results in Trafficking Arrest: One Man Still Wanted

March 13, 2024

Richard Russell, (28), Chalybeate.

Darren Doyle, story:
One man was arrested on Monday and another is being sought after an arrest near the Chalybeate Sports Complex. According to an arrest citation, Edmonson County Sheriff's Deputies responded to the call on Monday, March 11th around 4:30PM of two suspicious males walking around the complex trying to sell a drill press.

The citation noted that one of the witnesses was a juvenile, who claimed one of the men asked if he "partied." As deputies arrived, one of the men was seen running across one of the baseball fields and was pursued by law enforcement. The man was later identified as Kristopher Mallard. The other subject was identified as Richard Russell, who surrendered without incident, the citation stated.

Russell allegedly refused to cooperate with identifying the other subject and was found to be in possession of suspected meth, two pipes, and a scale, the citation stated. A drill press was located, which Russell claimed he received from a friend, according to the citation.

According to Edmonson County Chief Deputy Tim Jackson, a consented search was conducted at Russell's home, which was near the complex, where methamphetamine and stolen tools were discovered.

Richard Russell was arrested and charged with:

• Trafficking in controlled substance within 1,000 feet of school
• Possession of controlled substance-first degree-second offense-meth
• Drug paraphernalia-buy/possess
• Hindering prosecution of apprehension-first degree

Law enforcement is currently seeking Kristopher "Duck" Mallard in connection with the incident.