Murray, Ky.–A 71-year-old Murray woman was arrested on drug and other charges after she ran from deputies and was found to possess meth.
On Jul 13,at approximately 8:30 pm Calloway County Deputies were called to a residence on Hwy 94E in Murray for an altercation. The investigation revealed that the altercation was not physical but suspected drugs were located. The parties involved were detained and a search warrant was obtained.
The subject then ran from deputies and locked herself in an outbuilding. They forced entry and found her to be in possession of methamphetamine and trying to conceal items. She was lodged at the Calloway County Detention Center on the below listed charges.
Pelma Davenport, 71
Murray, KY
Poss of Contr Sub 1st Deg, 1st Off (Methamphetamine)
Tampering with Physical Evidence
Poss of Drug Paraphernalia
Escape 3rd Degree