Calloway County Sheriff’s Office
Nicky Knight, Sheriff
News Release
(Drug Charge)
Date: May 23, 2023
On May 23, 2023 at approximately 5:00 pm deputies A vehicle was observed that the
registration did not match the type of vehicle it was supposed to be on. A traffic stop was
initiated but the driver sped up and threw something out of the vehicle. Through the
course of the investigation, it was revealed that the driver had attempted to discard
methamphetamine and had more in his possession. He was arrested and lodged at the
Calloway County Detention Facility.
James Kendall, 31
Almo,KY
Reckless Driving
No Registration Plate
Failure of Owner to Maintain Req Insurance
Failure to Register Transfer of Motor Vehicle
Driving on DUI Suspended License 1st Off
Poss of Contr Sub 1st Deg, 1st Off (Meth)
Poss of Drug Paraphernalia
Anyone who witnesses any unusual or possible criminal activity is encouraged to call the
Sheriff’s Office at 270-753-3151 or utilize the email address ccso.office@callkyso.com.
Calloway County Sheriff’s Office
Nicky Knight, Sheriff
News Release
(Drug Charge)
Date: May 23, 2023
On May 22, 2023 at approximately 1:00 pm, deputies conducted a traffic stop on N 12th
St in Murray. The investigation revealed that the below listed individual was in
possession of methamphetamine. He was lodged at the Calloway County Detention
Facility on the below listed charges.
Mark A.Brown, 46
Hardin, Ky
No Tail Lamps
Failure to Maintain Insurance
Poss of Contr Sub 1st Deg, 1st Off (Meth) Poss of Drug Paraphernalia
Anyone who witnesses any unusual or possible criminal activity is encouraged to call the
Sheriff’s Office at 270-753-3151 or utilize the email address ccso.office@callkyso.com.
On May 20, 2023 at approximately 9:45pm, deputies conducted a traffic stop on Main St in Murray. The investigation revealed that the below listed individual was in possession of methamphetamine and other controlled substances. He was lodged at the Calloway County Detention Facility on the below listed charges.
Gabriel Ward, 42
Murray, Ky
No Registration Plates No Registration Receipt
Poss of Contr Sub Ist Deg, Ist Off (Meth)
Poss of Contr Sub 2nd Deg (Drug Unspecified)
Poss of Drug Paraphernalia
On May 13, 2023 at approximately 01:15 am a deputy observed a suspicious vehicle by a business near Olive and 12th St in Murray. The below listed person who was occupying the vehicle was found to be manifestly under the influence of something other than alcohol and in possession of methamphetamine. He was arrested and lodged at the Calloway County Detention Facility on the below listed charges.
Jeremy Kirksey, 43
Kirksey, Ky
Public Intoxication-Controlled Sub
Poss of a Controlled Sub 1st Deg, 2nd Off (Meth)
Poss of Drug Paraphernalia
On May 7, 2023, at approximately 2pm, numerous calls were received of a reckless driver in the 7000 block of Hwy 94W. The vehicle was found disabled in the ditch. The driver appeared to be intoxicated. A search of the vehicle found numerous empty alcohol beverage containers and methamphetamine. Because he was admitted he was cited into court on the below listed charges.
Eric Saxton, 20
Murray, KY
Failure to Produce Insurance Card
Poss of Open Alc Beverage Container in Motor Vehicle
Poss of Drug Paraphernalia
Poss Cont Sub 1st Deg, 1st Off (Meth)
Oper Mtr Veh Under the Influence 1st Off
On May 8, 2023, while serving a Probation Violation warrant at a residence in Murray, the below listed individual was found to be in possession of Methamphetamine. He was transported to the Calloway County Detention Facility and lodged.
Joshua Colson, 30
Murray, KY
Probation Violation (Warrant)
Poss of a Cont Sub 1st Deg, 1st Off (Meth)
