Two arrested on drug trafficking charges in Calloway County

FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

MURRAY, Ky. (KBSI) – Two Murray residents were arrested Thursday following a drug investigation and the execution of a search warrant in Calloway County.

According to the Calloway County Sheriff’s Office, detectives were conducting surveillance at a residence on Tinsley Drive on Oct. 29 while preparing to execute a search warrant following a lengthy investigation.

During the surveillance, detectives observed a suspected drug transaction unrelated to the original investigation.

A subsequent traffic stop led to the arrest of Davis L. Cosner, 28, after deputies reported finding illegal drugs in his possession.

Cosner was charged with first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance involving less than 2 grams of methamphetamine, a Class D felony.

Detectives later executed the search warrant at the Tinsley Drive residence, where they reported finding Tracy K. Brant, 56, in possession of suspected illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia.

According to the sheriff’s office, detectives recovered multiple bags of suspected methamphetamine packaged for resale, weighing approximately 1.6 ounces combined.

Brant was charged with first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance involving 2 grams or more of methamphetamine, a Class C felony, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Both suspects were taken to the Calloway County Detention Center.

The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office and Murray Police Department assisted Calloway County detectives, along with their K-9 units.