NewsCovering Kentucky

Actions

Lexington fugitive wanted on federal drug charges captured in Louisville

FBI, Lexington police seek public's help locating armed and dangerous fugitive
Posted

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ky. (LEX News) — A fugitive from Lexington who was wanted on federal drug charges has been captured.

Louisville FBI said Tavis Lamar Chenault was taken into custody. He was wanted for an alleged involvement in a series of drug transactions in Lexington between August 4 and August 14.

FBI, Lexington police seek public's help locating armed and dangerous fugitive

Covering Kentucky

FBI, Lexington police seek public's help locating armed and dangerous fugitive

WLEX Web Staff

A federal arrest warrant for Chenault was issued on August 14.

According to investigators, he was charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of fentanyl.