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Kentucky's War On Drugs Nets A Deputy Sheriff

The Paducah Sun has recently reported that the Calloway County Deputy Sheriff, Max Parrish, has been arrested after an FBI investigation.  He has been accused of manufacturing, distributing, and possessing a controlled substance.  A witness who apparently triggered the FBI investigation tells stories of sex, drugs, and evidence tampering involving Deputy Sheriff Parrish.  Parrish reportedly has admitted that he sold an ounce of methamphetamine. 

What has not been widely reported is that Parrish apparently was in charge of drug enforcement in the area.  Has he admitted to a minor offense in order to sweep widespread corruption under the rug?

This situation raises many questions concerning abuse of power and the real effect of the drug war.