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'Spring Cleaning' in Henderson Nabs 21 Suspects So Far

Kentucky State Police

Henderson police and Kentucky State Police are doing some "spring cleaning" in that town and in Evansville, IN., but they're not using brooms and rakes.

A joint drug sweep dubbed "Operation Clean Sweep" began early Thursday morning targeting as many as 38 suspects. As of Thursday night, 21 were in custody and police say they should have the rest within the month.

Henderson Police Chief Chip Stauffer told The Gleaner newspaper the investigation began as long as six months ago after he and some of his officers met with Audubon Kid Zone, Engage Henderson and other groups looking to improve the city's East End neighborhood. "A focused investigation into illegal drug trafficking is a way the Henderson Police Department can show we hear the concerns of residents," the chief said, " We understand their frustrations and are trying to help."

Arrest warrants were presented to the Henderson County grand jury on Tuesday, the sealed indictments came back Wednesday and police started knocking on doors early Thursday morning.

State Trooper Corey King, the public information officer for Post 16 in Henderson, told the paper, "When we send in our Task Force, it goes to show our commitment to the community."

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