Tyrecus J. Crowe, Methamphetamine Trafficking, Kentucky 2020

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - In a major blow to the methamphetamine trade, seven defendants have been charged in a conspiracy to deal a large quantity of methamphetamine in the Bowling Green area.

According to the indictment, Tyrecus J. Crowe, George Sanchez, Andre M. Graham, Michael D. Padilla, Raymond Derouse Jr., Jeremy Quezada, and Brandon Cherry conspired to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine from June 11, 2020, to August 30, 2020.

The indictment also charges Derouse, Quezada, and Cherry with additional counts of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance: methamphetamine.

The investigation, led by the FBI, was a collaborative effort between state, local, and federal agencies. The Bowling Green Police, Kentucky State Police, Warren County Sheriff’s Office, and WKU Police all participated in the joint investigation.

The case resulted in the largest crystal meth seizure in Warren County history. The seizure included approximately 40 pounds of suspected crystal methamphetamine hidden in a black bag.

According to the indictment, Crowe rented a vehicle and hired a driver to transport the methamphetamine from California to Bowling Green. The driver stated that during both trips, Crowe provided him with cash to deliver in California.

If convicted at trial, the defendants face no less than 10 years and no more than life in federal custody.

Tyrecus J. Crowe, George Sanchez, Andre M. Graham, Michael D. Padilla, Raymond Derouse Jr., Jeremy Quezada, and Brandon Cherry, all face conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

The case is a significant victory for law enforcement in the fight against methamphetamine trafficking in the Bowling Green area.

Defendant: Tyrecus J. Crowe, George Sanchez, Andre M. Graham, Michael D. Padilla, Raymond Derouse Jr., Jeremy Quezada, and Brandon Cherry

Crime: Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine

City and State: Bowling Green, KY

Date: June 11, 2020, to August 30, 2020

Sentence: If convicted, the defendants face no less than 10 years and no more than life in federal custody

Dollar amounts: $105,000 in cash

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdky/pr/seven-charged-largest-meth-seizure-warren-county-history