A Meade County man is in custody for murder.
The Meade County Sheriff’s Office says Derrick Ford of Battletown was arrested Thursday and charged with Murder following an investigation into the death of Crystal Fetch, Ford’s partner. Ford is lodged in the Meade County Detention Center and the investigation is ongoing.
Ford’s arrest was part of a series of investigations by the sheriff’s office last week.
A joint investigation by the Meade County and Breckinridge County Sheriff’s offices along with the Greater Hardin County Narcotics Task Force led to a traffic stop on January 30 on the bypass just outside Brandenburg city limits.
Officers searched the vehicle of Michael Heavrin, who is suspected of trafficking methamphetamine in the two counties. The search led to the seizure of heroin, marijuana, and about 43 grams of meth. Heavrin was placed under arrest and lodged in the Meade County Detention Center.
Officers also seized drugs and arrested a wanted fugitive during a search of a residence on Eagles Nest Drive Wednesday, a search of another residence on Wednesday, and a search of a residence and a traffic stop Thursday. The sheriff’s office says these operations led to the seizure of approximately six ounces of meth, six grams of heroin, 1.5 pounds of marijuana, a firearm, and several items of paraphernalia.
The sheriff’s office says it will “continue to vigorously attempt to apprehend and prosecute all individuals involved in the trafficking of controlled substances.”
(Photo Credit: Meade County Detention Center)
