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Drug Arrests in Webster

Date of News Release: 04/30/2009

(Webster County) - On Wednesday April 29, 2009, KSP Drug Enforcement/Special Investigations (DE/SI) West, KSP Post 16, Webster County Sheriff's Office and KSP Post 2 assisted the Evansville Police Department's Joint Task Force in the execution of felony arrest warrants on Anthony Wayne Grigsby in Webster County Kentucky. Upon arrival at a residence on Watkins Sebree Road, Detectives observed Mr. Grigsby in the yard. Mr. Grigsby was taken into custody. A Search of Mr. Grigsby revealed approximately 1 ounce of Methamphetamine packaged in eight individual baggies.

A search warrant was obtained for the property and buildings by KSP DE/SI Detectives. The search revealed additional quantity of methamphetamine, scales, drug paraphernalia, $1,490 in cash as well as a stolen 2005 Yamaha ATV and 1996 Haulmark enclosed cargo trailer. Mr. Grigsby and his wife Connie were both arrested and lodged in the Webster County Jail on the following charges:

Suspect #1 - Anthony Wayne Grigsby

Fugitive From Justice (Other State) (IN.) - Citation #J724747

Count 1 Conspiracy to commit Dealing in Methamphetamine
Count 2 Conspiracy to commit Dealing in Mehtamphetamine
Count 3 Dealing in Mehamphetamine
Count 4 Possession of Precusor

Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st degree (Meth) - Citation #J724746
Receiving Stolen Property Over $300 - Citation #J724748
Obscuring the Identity of a Machine Over $300 - Citation #J724748
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Citation #J724748

Suspect #2 - Connie Lee Grigsby

Possession of a Controlled Substance 1 degree (Meth) - Citation #J724749
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Citation #J724749
Receiving Stolen Property Over $300 - Citation #J724749
Obscuring the Identity of a Machine Over $300 - Citation #J724749

Investigation Continues by Sgt. Todd Jones.

To anonymously report any type of suspected illegal drug activity, citizens can call the KSP toll-free drug tip hotline, 1-800-DOPETIP. The hotline is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.