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On July 28, 2023, at approximately 9:20 PM McCracken County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence in the 3500 block of Olivet Church Road. Their response was due to a 911 call reporting a possible drug overdose.
When deputies arrived, they found an unresponsive male and life saving measures were immediately begun. The male was later identified as being 24-year-old Jerry Seay of Calvert City, KY. Mr. Seay was rushed to a local hospital but was ultimately pronounced deceased by medical professionals.
The residence belonged to 49-year-old John Read of McCracken County. Read was at the residence when first responders arrived.
Detectives responded that evening and began their investigation. Through investigation, evidence was produced that suggested Jerry Seay had ingested a lethal amount of methamphetamine. During a search of the residence, approximately 28 grams of methamphetamine was located along with drug paraphernalia. It was also learned that the methamphetamine ingested by Jerry was given to him by Read.
Detectives continued the investigation into Read’s source of supply over the next few days and were able to identify 41-year-old Christopher Scholl of McCracken County as being that source of supply. Detectives executed a search warrant on Scholl’s residence on Old Mayfield Road where additional methamphetamine, drug trafficking paraphernalia was located.
The Kentucky Medical Examiner’s Office verified that Seay’s immediate cause of death was due to methamphetamine intoxication.
On September 15, evidence was presented to the McCracken County Grand Jury who chose to indict both John Read and Christopher Scholl. On September 26, 2023, both Read and Scholl were arrested and charged with one count of Manslaughter 2nd Degree a class C felony.
The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the McCracken County Coroner’s Office, Kentucky Medical Examiner’s Office, McCracken County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office, and the McCracken County Grand Jury for their parts in this investigation.
Even with great efforts to reduce drug overdoses, they are all too common. If you or anyone you know is struggling with substance use, Badges of Hope can help you. Together with several community partners, Badges of Hope can find a treatment facility for you and provide transportation, at no cost to you or your loved one. Please ask a deputy when you see one or call 270-444-4719.
Christopher Scholl
John Read
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