Traffic Stop Leads To Numerous Drug Charges

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On April 4th at approximately 6:00pm, a Deputy with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on Kentucky Ave. The vehicle was a 2013 Ford passenger car driven by 50-year-old Lacey E. Gates of Paducah, KY.

During the investigation, it was discovered that Gates was in possession of a quantity of Crystal Methamphetamine, Oxycodone, Gabapentin, Marijuana, and numerous items related to Drug Paraphernalia.

Gates was arrested and lodged at the McCracken County Regional Jail.

Arrested: Lacey Ellen Gates 50 of Paducah, KY 42003

Charges:

  • Expired Registration
  • No Insurance
  • Possession of Cont. Subst. 1st Degree (Methamphetamine)
  • Possession of Cont. Subst. 1st Degree (Drug Unspecified)
  • Possession of Marijuana
  • Illegal possession of a Legend Drug
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
  • Prescription not in Proper Container