NEWS RELEASE
FULTON, Ky. (July 13, 2024) – On Friday, July 12th, shortly before 4:00pm CT, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 1 was notified by the Fulton County Detention Center that a female inmate, Charlina M. Easley, 40 years old of Dresden, TN, was found unresponsive in her cell and transported to a local medical center where she was pronounced deceased.
During the investigation into Ms. Easley’s death, KSP detectives discovered that another female inmate, Brandy Reynolds, 42 years old of South Fulton, TN, had concealed fentanyl on her person during intake at the jail. Ms. Reynolds is suspected of providing that fentanyl to Ms. Easley, as well as several other female inmates.
Brandy Reynolds has been charged by KSP detectives with six counts of promoting contraband. She remains lodged at the Fulton County Jail.
An autopsy was conducted on Ms. Easley this date and toxicology results are pending. The investigation remains ongoing by Detective Adam Jones.
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