LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Lexington Police Department has arrested three people for trafficking narcotics after a joint investigation by the police's Drug Enforcement Unit, Winchester Police Department, Gateway Area Task Force and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). 

What You Need To Know

  • The Lexington Police Department has arrested three people after a multi-agency narcotics investigation 

  • Police said 27 pounds of methamphetamine, 1.5 pounds of fentanyl, $15,809 in cash and one handgun were located and seized during the investigation 

  • Fred Hardin, 41, Gene Primus, 31, and Danielle Taylor, 39, are being held at the Fayette County Detention Center 

  • Police encourage anyone with information on the case to call (859) 258-3600 

According to Lexington police, 27 pounds of methamphetamine, 1.5 pounds of fentanyl, $15,809 in cash and one handgun were located and seized during the investigation.

The following individuals were charged and arrested March 12 and are being held at the Fayette County Detention Center, Lexington police said:

  • Fred Hardin, 41 — trafficking controlled substance in first degree, methamphetamine; two counts of trafficking controlled substance in first degree, fentanyl aggravated
  • Gene Primus, 31 — trafficking controlled substance in first degree, methamphetamine and fentanyl
  • Danielle Taylor, 39 — trafficking controlled substance in first degree, methamphetamine and fentanyl

The Lexington Police Department said it encourages anyone with information on the case to call (859) 258-3600. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by calling (859) 253-2020, on its website or through the P3 Tips app. 

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