OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) — An Owensboro dad is in jail on drug trafficking charges after police say they found fentanyl pills near his 1-year-old child.

Investigators with the Owensboro Police Department served a search warrant on Clay Street Wednesday morning, leading to the arrest of 27-year-old Marshall Griffith Jr.

OPD says detectives seized more than 28 grams of suspected fentanyl pills during the search, which were located in close proximity to Griffith's 1-year-old child.

In addition, OPD says a substantial amount of marijuana, oxycodone pills, cash, and other drug trafficking supplies were also seized.

Griffith is also accused of attempting to destroy drugs before surrendering to officers.

Daviess County Animal Care and Control also assisted with the investigation after several a

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