On Thursday afternoon, the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Paducah woman during a drug investigation and charged her with trafficking in Methamphetamine.
On 06/15/2023 detectives with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office received information that 49-year-old Holly Hyde was selling Crystal Methamphetamine. Detectives contacted Hyde via cell phone and arranged to purchase a quantity of Methamphetamine from Hyde. Hyde was arrested a short time later at approximately 345pm when she arrived to sell the Methamphetamine at a Paducah business located at 2213 Bridge Street.
During the investigation, detectives seized approximately 14 grams of Crystal Methamphetamine from Hyde.
Hyde was arrested and lodged in the McCracken County Regional Jail. Hyde was out on bond at the time of her arrest on drug offenses. Hyde also has a prior conviction for trafficking in Methamphetamine.
Arrested: Holly Hyde 49, of Oak Crest Drive, Paducah, KY
Charges: Trafficking in Methamphetamine 2nd or subsequent offense and possession of drug paraphernalia
On Thursday afternoon detectives with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office arrested a wanted Paducah woman on numerous outstanding warrants and drug trafficking offenses.
On 06/15/2023, detectives with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office received information that 33-year-old Lexie Gilland of Paducah was selling illegal drugs from a residence located in the 2900 block of Fairmont Street in Paducah.
Detectives knew that Gilland had numerous outstanding warrants for her arrest already. Detectives with the Sheriff’s Office and the Paducah Police Department conducted surveillance in the area. Gilland was observed in an alleyway behind the residence. When confronted, Gilland fled on foot back towards her residence but was quickly caught. During the foot chase, Gilland allegedly threw a bag of Crystal Methamphetamine. During the investigation detectives located additional Methamphetamine and money at the residence believed to be proceeds of illegal drug sales. In total approximately 35 grams of Crystal Methamphetamine was seized.
Gilland was arrested and lodged in the McCracken County Regional Jail.
Arrested: Lexi Gilland 33, of Fairmont Street, Paducah KY
Charges: Fleeing or evading police on foot, Trafficking in Methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and six additional arrest warrants
