LOUISA, Ky. (WMDJ) — A Lawrence County woman is facing multiple felony charges after police say a large amount of heroin and fentanyl was discovered during a search of her home.
According to authorities, officers executed a search warrant at a residence in Louisa early Friday morning. During the search, police say they located more than 100 grams of heroin and 22 grams of fentanyl, along with digital scales and plastic bags commonly used in drug distribution.
The woman, identified as Rita Faye Napier, 66, of Louisa, was arrested and charged with aggravated trafficking in heroin, aggravated trafficking in fentanyl, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Because of the quantities involved, each trafficking charge carries a potential prison sentence ranging from 10 to 20 years if Napier is convicted. Under Kentucky law, individuals convicted of trafficking heroin must serve at least 50 percent of their sentence before becoming eligible for parole, while fentanyl trafficking convictions require serving 85 percent of the sentence.






