Fulton Kentucky News

Kentucky State Police arrested Rosie Crice (27) of LaCenter today, charging her with Perjury 1^st Degree.  The offense of Perjury is a Class D felony punishable by 1 to 5 years in prison.   Crice testified under oath on April 1,2008 in Hickman Circuit Court, for the prosecution, in the murder case of Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. Quincy Omar Cross; and she subsequently testified again, while under oath, for the defense on April 3, 2008, stating that she had previously lied under oath on April 1st.  The perjury charge pertains to this series of testimony.

Crice was previously convicted, and sentenced on December 11, 2007 in Ballard Circuit Court (# 07-CR-00079) for Possession of Controlled Substance-1^st Degree (cocaine) and Drug Paraphernalia-1^st Offense.  She received a five (5) year and twelve-month sentence respectively in this case, which was suspended upon her successful completion of Drug Court.  That case was investigated by the Ballard County Sheriff's Department and the Kentucky State Police.

     The Kentucky State Police Post One are asking area residents to help identify locations and persons growing marijuana indoors or outdoors. 

     Police are asking landowners to be aware of possible marijuana growing operations on their land.  They should watch for worn trails that lead to roads, and trails leading to sources of water.  Many growers operate at night.  State Police are warning landowners to watch for person’s trespassing at night by listening for the sound of machinery such as four-wheelers, tillers, mowers and chainsaws.  They should also be aware of lights coming from areas that are not normally lighted and vehicles parked in odd places. 

     Should you suspect possible illegal activity on your land or find marijuana while hunting or farming, please contact the Kentucky State Police Post One at (270) 856-3721, 1-800-DOPE-TIP or fill out the attached tip sheet and send it in to Post One.  All tips and information can be reported and the caller remains anonymous.