A Large Amount Of Cash And Fentanyl Seized In Drug Bust

For Immediate Release

March 4, 2022

A Large Amount Of Cash And Fentanyl Seized In Drug Bust

Sheriff Richard K. Jones reports on Thursday March 3, 2022 at 1 p.m. The Butler County Undercover Regional Narcotics Taskforce (B.U.R.N.) along with Hamilton Police Department and Fairfield City Police Department concluded a four (4) month investigation that resulted in the arrest of Jerell Coburn (age 34) and Brenda Krause (age 48) both of Fairfield. Search warrants were executed in Fairfield, One (1) at 3940 Mack Road apt#3 and one (1) at 978 Nilles Road apt# B, where Jerell and Brenda were currently residing. Another search warrant was executed at a storage unit in Fairfield Township. A loaded firearm, drugs (over 180 grams of fentanyl) and over $55,000 were seized. Jerell was charged with Trafficking in Drugs (F-1) and Possession of Drugs (F-1). Brenda was charged with Possession of Drugs (F-5). There may be further charges pending Grand Jury.

“Great job of the joint effort by both Agencies, any day we can get drugs and guns off the streets is a good day,” states Sheriff Jones.