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Brenda Krause and Jerell Coburn were arrested in a narcotics investigation in Fairfield. BUTLER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Brenda Krause and Jerell Coburn were arrested in a narcotics investigation in Fairfield. BUTLER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
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By Journal-News Staff
Updated March 4, 2022
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Two people have been arrested after a months-long narcotics investigation that led law enforcement to their homes in Fairfield.

Brenda Krause, 48 and Jerell Coburn, 34 have been charged after the Butler County Undercover Regional Narcotics Taskforce executed search warrants at their apartments in the 3000 block of Mack Road and the 900 block of Nilles Road, and at a storage unit in Fairfield Twp. The B.U.R.N. task force found loaded firearms, more than 180 grams of fentanyl and more than $55,000 in cash.

Jerell is charged with trafficking in drugs and possession of drugs, both felonies. Krause is charged with possession of drugs, a felony. There may be more charges pending an outcome of the grand jury.

Sheriff Richard K. Jones praised the agencies involved in the arrests and seizure, which included the Fairfield Police, Hamilton Police and B.U.R.N. task force.

The investigation took place over four months, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

Drugs and cash were seized after warrants searches at the Fairfield homes of Jerell Coburn and Brenda Krause, and at a Fairfield Twp. storage unit. BUTLER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

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