REYNOLDS STATION, KY – On Thursday, June 13, 2024, Kentucky State Police (KSP) troopers reported that a Reynolds Station man had been charged for his role in the illegal drug operation held at the Rudd residence.
A warrant for Brodie Payne was executed at the Daviess County Detention.
The search for baby Miya may be over as news outlets are reporting that the decomposing body of an infant believed to be the child was found inside the home on Friday, however at this time ClayCoNews has not received an official press release confirming that the remains are those of baby Miya.
Brodie C. Payne II, 28 of Reynolds Station was charged with: Trafficking in Controlled Substance, 1st Degree (Greater than 2 grams – Methamphetamine); Trafficking of Ledgend Drugs; Trafficking Marijuana; Engaging in Organized Crime and Possession of Paraphernalia and Wanton Endangerment – 1st Degree.
Payne was served by Kentucky State Police at the Daviess County Detention Center in Owensboro.
Daviess County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit (SIU) started a drug trafficking investigation on Payne months prior.
The investigation revealed Payne was using USPS to facilitate his drug trafficking operation.
Investigators coordinated with U.S. Postal Inspection Service and Kentucky State Police DE/SI and arrested Payne on 05/20/2024 with 1/2 lb. of meth and approximately 3/4 lb. of suspected fentanyl laced pills.
Payne had been residing at the Rudd household for approximately six months prior to his arrest.
The investigation is ongoing.
PREVIOUS TIMELINE:
REYNOLDS STATION, KY – Kentucky State Police troopers executed a search warrant on Wednesday, June 12 ,2024 at Miya Rudd’s grandparents residence (Tesla Tuckers parents) in the 1300 block of Leitchfield Road in Owensboro.
KSP troopers did not locate baby Miya, however, the troopers seized electronics and arrested both grandparents.
Taletha D. Tucker, 50 of Owensboro was arrested and charged with Fugitive from Another State – Warrant (Indiana).
David Tucker, 53 of Owensboro was arrested for a non-payment warrant issued in Daviess County, KY.
Both were transported and lodged in the Daviess County Detention Center in Owensboro. Tesla Tuckers three children, who were residing with the Tuckers, were removed by the Cabinet of Community Based Services to another location.
The investigation is on-going by Kentucky State Police.
Previous News Release below:
REYNOLDS STATION, Ky. (June 9, 2024) – As troopers were entering the driveway to the Smith residence, troopers observed Timothy L. Roach, 37 of Owensboro throw unprescribed Suboxone under his vehicle. He was also arrested along with Billie J. Smith and taken to the Ohio County Detention Center in Hartford.
Timothy L. Roach (BustedNewspaper.com)
Roach was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, 2nd Degree and Prescription Controlled Substance Not in Proper Container, 1st Degree.
Previous News Release below:
REYNOLDS STATION, Ky. (June 9, 2024) – Troopers have served and arrested the grandmother of Miya Rudd, Billie J. (Rudd) Smith, 49 of Reynolds Station with an Assault 2nd Degree – Domestic Violence warrant. The warrant stems from an incident in Daviess County on October of 2023. Troopers were conducting a search/welfare check for the missing eight-month old when they discovered Mrs. Smith had an active warrant.
Billie J. (Rudd) Smith, grandmother of Miya Rudd (BustedNewspaper.com)
Miya Rudd was not located with Billie Smith. Smith was lodged in the Ohio County Detention Center in Hartford held on a $25,000 cash bond.
The investigation is on-going.
Previous News Release below:
REYNOLDS STATION, Ky. (June 9, 2024) – Tesla Tucker, Cage Rudd and Ricky Smith (the grandfather of Miya Rudd) are to appear in Ohio County District Court in Hartford tomorrow at 9am CST.
Although tips are coming in, troopers do not have any new updates. Kentucky State Police are requesting anyone with knowledge of missing eight-month old Miya Rudd to contact Post 16 at 270-826-3312.
Previous News Release below:
REYNOLDS STATION, Ky. (June 6, 2024) – Additional charges have been filed against the parents of missing Miya (Tucker) Rudd.
Tesla Tucker, 29 of Reynolds Station with Trafficking in Controlled Substance, 1st Degree (Greater than 2 grams – Methamphetamine); Trafficking of Legend Drugs; Trafficking Marijuana; Child Abuse 1st; Abandonment of a Minor; Engaging in Organized Crime and Possession of Paraphernalia.
Cage C. Rudd, 30 of Reynolds Station was Trafficking in Controlled Substance, 1st Degree (Greater than 2 grams – Methamphetamine); Trafficking of Legend Drugs; Trafficking Marijuana; Child Abuse 1st; Abandonment of a Minor; Engaging in Organized Crime and Possession of Paraphernalia.
Ricky Smith, grandfather of Miya Rudd (Ohio County Detention Center)
Ricky J. Smith, 56 of Reynolds Station was arrested and charged with Trafficking in Controlled Substance, 1st Degree (Greater than 2 grams – Methamphetamine); Trafficking of Ledgend Drugs; Child Abuse 1st; Abandonment of a Minor; Engaging in Organized Crime; Possession of a Handgun by a Convicted Felon; Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and Persistent Felon Offender I.
The investigation is on-going by Kentucky State Police and requests anyone with information regarding Miya’s whereabouts to contact 270.826.3312
Previous News Release below:
REYNOLDS STATION, Ky. (June 6, 2024) – Kentucky State Police has opened a missing child investigation in Ohio County after a search warrant and welfare check concerning Miya Tucker, 8 months old, of Reynolds Station, was conducted.
Troopers arrested and charged the mother of the missing child, Tesla Tucker, 29 of Reynolds Station with Possession of Controlled Substance 1st Degree (Fentanyl); Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Abandonment of a Minor. She is lodged in the Daviess County Detention Center in Owensboro.
L to R: Parents - Tesla Nicole Tucker (Ohio County Detention Center) and Cage C. Rudd (Daviess County Detention Center)
Cage C. Rudd, 30 of Reynolds Station was also arrested and charged with Possession of Controlled Substance 1st Degree (Fentanyl); Possession of Controlled Substance 1st Degree (Methamphetamine); Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Abandonment of a Minor. He is also lodged in Daviess County Detention Center in Owensboro.
Miya Tucker, 8 months old, of Reynolds Station has brown hair and green eyes. She was last suspected to be in the care of her parents, Cage C. Rudd and Tesla Tucker; however, baby Miya could not be found during the welfare check.
Kentucky State Police is requesting anyone with information regarding the missing child to contact post at 270.826.3312.
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