The Danville Police Department is pleased to report a significant development in the investigation of the robbery that occurred in Danville, KY, on April 24th.

On the morning of Saturday, May 3rd, a vigilant citizen discovered a black backpack containing several pill bottles near the roadside in Brodhead, KY. Acting swiftly, the citizen delivered the backpack and its contents to the Rockcastle County Sheriff’s Office.

Through the cooperation of the DEA, the Rockcastle County Sheriff’s Office successfully transferred the recovered evidence to the Danville Police Department. Investigators from both the Danville Police Department and the DEA later confirmed that the narcotics found in the backpack were indeed part of the items stolen during the robbery.

In total, more than 2,300 pills consisting of various controlled substances were recovered, marking a crucial breakthrough in the ongoing investigation.

The Danville Police Department extends its sincere gratitude to the honorable citizen whose swift actions facilitated this discovery, as well as to the Rockcastle County Sheriff’s Office and the DEA for their collaborative efforts in recovering these stolen narcotics.