25-year old Kyonte Lamar Lock is charged with trafficking in marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance.

According to Hopkinsville Police, officers received a tip today about illegal narcotic activity at a 510 West 7^th Street apartment.

While on the scene, officers noticed the front door of the residence open and a strong odor of marijuana coming from the home and when officers obtained a search warrant for Lock, officers found a large amount of marijuana and plastic bags that were cut and twisted consistent to trafficking drugs.

During a search of the residence, officers also found scales and several marijuana cigars through out the home.

Lock reportedly admitted to police all the illegal drugs at the apartment was his after officers searched the residence and field tested the suspected drug.

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The Christian County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an alleged case of stalking.

40-year old Daphne Rennison of 590 Gary Lane told deputies Tuesday that a 21-year old male acquaintance has placed nails at the end of her driveway on several occasions as well as making threatening phone calls to her between Saturday and Monday.

According to Rennison, since June the male acquaintance has been calling her, driving by her house and sitting in her driveway.

In a recent incident, Rennison says he has sent her a text message saying that a gun was stolen and that if someone was shot with it, it wouldn’t come back on him.

The case remains open according to sheriff’s deputies and no arrests have been made.

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A Fort Campbell soldier is accused of stealing several band instruments and electronic equipment from the Army.
Sergeant Riley Ealy, is charged with receiving stolen property and a report from Kentucky State Police indicates the stolen items included seven guitars, a trombone and saxophone.
According to the Kentucky Enquirer, military investigators told state police the stolen items belonged to the 101^st Airborne Division Band at Fort Campbell where the 28-year old soldier was stationed since he was acquitted in March of manslaughter in the death of 25-year old James Fry.
The soldier’s attorney, Paul Dickmann reportedly maintains his client’s innocence.
The Kentucky Enquirer reports the stolen items were found at Ealy’s father’s residence.
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Plans are underway at the Christian County Chamber of Commerce to find a replacement for Kelli Pendleton, who recently resigned from the Chamber’s Military Affairs Director position.

Chamber President Carter Hendricks says a search committee will be created in the near future to help officials find Pendleton’s replacement.

The Chamber of Commerce President is encouraging residents interested in the position to contact the Chamber of Commerce at 270-885-9096.

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Several Fort Campbell soldiers will be honored for their gallantry in action during a ceremony at the local post tomorrow afternoon.

The 506^th Infantry Regiment, 4^th Brigade Combat Team, otherwise known as Currahees will be recognizing three soldiers by awarding them the Silver Star.

Staff Sergeant Al Garcia, Specialist David Stone and Specialist Jacob Wilder will be recognized for heroism and gallantry for their efforts during a fire-fight April 22^nd in Afghanistan’s Paktika Province.

According to military officials, the soldiers each disregarded their own personal safety in order to save the lives of American and Afghan soldiers.

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