Three arrested in Park Hill after months-long Louisville police narcotics investigation, court records show organized-crime charges
Arrests follow months-long investigation in Park Hill
Louisville Metro Police made three arrests tied to what the department described as a significant narcotics organization operating in the Park Hill neighborhood, following a months-long investigation that culminated in enforcement activity at a Park Hill housing complex.
Police said the operation resulted in the recovery of three firearms, including one reported stolen, along with multiple types of drugs. Five additional people were cited in connection with the case.
Who was arrested or cited
Authorities publicly identified a mix of arrestees and people cited as part of the investigation. Those named were:
- Demetrius Cole, 39
- Chris Moore, 34
- Ricky Demus, 48
- Siobhan Smith, 42
- Glen Sydnor, 52
- Jerricka Majot, 19
- Demonte Parrish, 27
- D’Eric Burns, 26
Court records show Cole and Smith were charged Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. Police did not publicly identify the third person arrested at the time the case details were released.
Charges outlined in court documents
Cole was charged with engaging in organized crime and trafficking methamphetamine, marijuana and cocaine. Police also said some marijuana recovered in the case tested positive for being laced with methamphetamine.
Smith was charged with engaging in organized crime, tampering with physical evidence and trafficking methamphetamine and marijuana. Court records state she removed a bag from a vehicle in an attempt to hide evidence.
Police officials said the investigation required an extended period of work and relied on technology, emphasizing the time-intensive nature of larger-scale narcotics cases.
How the case fits into broader enforcement activity
The Park Hill case reflects a pattern of multi-month investigations that can combine surveillance, coordination across units and evidence gathering before arrests are made. In Louisville, narcotics enforcement has also been paired with firearms recovery, as trafficking cases may involve weapons that are stolen or unlawfully transferred.
Separately, in January 2026, federal authorities announced two indictments stemming from a months-long, multi-agency investigation into alleged drug trafficking from Detroit to Louisville and beyond, underscoring continued regional attention on methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine distribution networks. That federal case is distinct from the Park Hill arrests but highlights the overlap between local and federal enforcement priorities in drug-trafficking investigations.
What happens next
The Park Hill arrests move forward through the court process, where prosecutors must prove the charged offenses beyond a reasonable doubt. Charging documents describe the allegations and basis for arrest, but defendants are presumed innocent unless and until convicted in court.