Anonymous tip leads to Saron Drive narcotics arrests

via LPD news release

An anonymous tip to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers lead to two arrests for narcotics trafficking in Lexington.

On June 24, 2025, detectives with the department’s Narcotics Enforcement Unit were following up on a tip in the 4600 block of Saron Drive when they located and seized 13.2 grams of Fentanyl, 14.7 grams of crack cocaine, 35.5 grams of Xanax, 11.6 grams of marijuana, and 2.2 grams of methamphetamine inside a residence.

Two people were charged and arrested. They are currently being held at the Fayette County Detention Center.

• Ronyell Downs, 38.

In addition to the charges below, he was also charged with an unrelated warrant.

• Trafficking Controlled Substance 1^st degree – Cocaine
• Possession of A Controlled Substance 1^st degree – Methamphetamine
• Possession of A Controlled Substance 1^st degree – Fentanyl
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

• Cacie Turk, 40
  • Trafficking Controlled Substance 1^st degree – Cocaine      
  • Possession of A Controlled Substance 1^st degree – Methamphetamine
  • Possession of A Controlled Substance 1^st degree – Fentanyl
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

“Bluegrass Crime Stoppers is proud to provide our community with a safe and anonymous way to share information that helps make Lexington a safer place for everyone,” said Shirley Riley, Bluegrass Crime Stoppers Board Chair. 

The Lexington Police Department would like to thank the community and Bluegrass Crime Stoppers for their continued support and willingness to share information. This tip assisted with the narcotics investigation leading to two arrests, helping to make our neighborhoods safer.