Barren Co. business owner arrested after suspected marijuana products seized

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A Barren County business owner is behind bars after authorities say they seized suspected marijuana products from a store.

According to a release by the Barren River Drug Task Force, it worked with the Department of Public Health – Drug and Safety Branch to execute a search warrant at The Hall Connection business and residence on Bon Ayr Road.

Authorities say they seized multiple alleged hemp-derived products from the business. According to the release, the owner, identified as 55-year-old Dana Steadman, did not have a license to sell the products, along with over 8 ounces of cannabis flower material, which is suspected to be marijuana, and pre-rolled cannabis cigarettes.

Several items of drug paraphernalia, a digital scale and cash were also seized on site, authorities say.

According to authorities, evidence recovered showed Steadman had been selling the products on a storefront and re-packaging inventory purchased out of state to make her own products to re-sale, along with seeds containing suspected THC.

In addition, the release states evidence showed some items were openly displayed with THC levels with a value that exceeded the Delta-9 THC concentration of 0.3% threshold.

Steadman was arrested and charged with trafficking in marijuana greater than 8 ounces and possession of drug paraphernalia.

She remains at the Barren County Detention Center.

The drug task force was also assisted by the Glasgow Police Department, the Barren County Sheriff’s Office and the ATF. Additional charges may be presented.