Davis Metro Narcotics Strike Force

Danielle Rae Kennington

Layton pair busted with drugs, forged documents

FARMINGTON — Two Layton residents are facing multiple felony charges after Davis Metro Narcotics Strike Force officials say they found illegal drugs and numerous fake identification cards in the couple’s home.

Danielle Rae Kennington, 27, and Alec Jason Thomas, 32, appeared Friday in 2nd District Court.

Kennington is charged with three first-degree felony counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute; 10 third-degree felony counts of forgery; and one class A misdemeanor count of possession of drug paraphernalia.

Thomas is charged with two f

More from out of state selling illegal drugs in Utah

Local law enforcement agencies saw a disturbing trend in 2011 of out-of-state crews coming into the area to sell illegal drugs, everything from marijuana and methamphetamine to illegal prescriptions, cocaine and heroin.

"This is just following a national trend that has hit here," said Lt. Darin Parke with the Weber-Morgan Narcotics Strike Force.

Davis cities debate spending balance for drug task force

WOODS CROSS -- Drug related crimes in Davis County continue to occur, and in response, Davis mayors recognize the importance of continuing to support and fund the Davis Metro Narcotics Strike Force.

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