Traffic Stop Nets Paducah Man on Drug Charges

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On August 20th, 2022, at approximately 5:00pm, A Deputy with the
McCracken County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on Old
Mayfield Rd. near Bleich Rd. The vehicle was a 2007 Chrysler passenger
car driven by 43-year-old Donald E. Tharp of Paducah, KY.

During the investigation, it was discovered that Tharp was in
possession of a quantity of Crystal Methamphetamine and other items
related to Drug Paraphernalia.

Tharp was arrested and transported to the McCracken County Regional
Jail where he was lodged.

Arrested: Donald E. Tharp, 42 of Paducah, KY

Charges:

* No Registration Plates
* No Registration Receipt
* Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
* Possession of Cont. Sub. 1st Degree (Methamphetamine)

Thank you,

Deputy J. Hayden U/21

McCracken County Sheriff’s Office