BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — What began as a routine domestic-assault call on Nov. 1 in the 500 block of Cherokee Drive ended with a major drug bust, weapons seizure and burglary arrest by the Bowling Green Police Department (BGPD).
Upon arrival at the burglary site, officers found Coghill near the building with visible injury consistent with forced entry through the front door. A bag in the bed of his truck was searched at the victim’s request, yielding a “significant quantity” of marijuana and psychedelic mushrooms.
A search warrant of Coghill’s residence revealed even more: a sophisticated home-grown mushroom cultivation operation, large amounts of cash, multiple firearms and ammunition.
Coghill now faces a list of serious charges: third-degree burglary; first-offense trafficking in marijuana; second-degree trafficking in controlled substances (first offense); first-degree criminal mischief; fourth-degree domestic assault (minor injury); and possession of drug paraphernalia.
The operation was aided by the Bowling Green/Warren County Drug Task Force, reinforcing the growing concern of drug-related activity in the region.
Local resident and neighborhood association member Jenny commented on the incident:
“We always remind our block about locking doors and being aware, but hearing about mushrooms being grown next door—right here in Bowling Green—is unsettling. It feels like things can change fast.”
This case serves as a strong reminder for Bowling Green residents: regular domestic-disturbance calls can mask far deeper law-enforcement actions. Stay alert, stay engaged with your community associations, and report suspicious activity—especially when it involves forced entry, frequent strangers entering a residence or unusual growing equipment. The BGPD and the Drug Task Force are monitoring—but community vigilance remains a first line of defense.
