Barren County woman attempts to enter storage facility, faces drug charges

LONDON, Ky. – A Barren County woman is facing several charges following an attempt to enter a storage facility on Sunday.

The London Police Department responded to a call of two females trying to enter a storage facility.

The owner says the two women tried to crawl under a fence to gain access to the facility. After confronting the women, the owner says they ran down railroad tracks toward Morentown Road.

Upon arrival, officers say they made contact with Kristy Johnson, 40 of Glasgow. Johnson had an active warrant in Barren County.

Police say Johnson admitted to methamphetamine and marijuana earlier in the day.

According to a citation, officers attempted to arrest Johnson. Johnson resisted and tried to flee the scene. Police apprehended Johnson.

Police say suspected marijuana and methamphetamine were inside a backpack worn by Johnson.

Johnson was placed under arrest and attempted to hide suspected methamphetamine in the crack of the backseat of a police vehicle.

Johnson was served a warrant and is charged with public intoxication-controlled substance (excludes alcohol), resisting arrest, disorderly conduct 2nd degree, menacing, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), possession of marijuana, and tampering with physical evidence.

Johnson is lodged at the Laurel County Detention Center.