Glasgow, KY. (October 29th, 2021) – On Friday October 29th, 2021 at approximately 9:00 A.M. the Kentucky State Police was contacted by the Barren County Jailer with information of an employee possibly in possession of drugs in the facility. Troopers responded to the Barren County Detention Center to investigate.
Trooper David Hall along with KSP Canine “Akim” arrived at the Barren County Detention Center located at 201 Samson St in Glasgow, KY. Through investigation, suspected Methamphetamine was located in the possession of 22 year old Danyita A. Brownsmith of Glasgow. Brownsmith was a contracted kitchen staff employee currently assigned to the Barren County Detention Center. Brownsmith was arrested and faces the following charges.
- Promoting Contraband, 1st Degree
- Possession of Controlled Substance 1st degree, 1st offense (Methamphetamine)
- Possession of Marijuana
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
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