On 8-24-2024 at approximately 0807 hours, a deputy with McCracken County Sheriff Office conducted a traffic stop in the area of US Hwy 45 and Krebs Station Rd for traffic violations.
During the traffic stop, a probable cause search of the vehicle revealed quantities of suspected methamphetamine, marijuana, and assorted items of drug paraphernalia. The operator, Virginia Nelson, was arrested and lodged in McCracken County Regional Jail.
Arrested and charges:
Virginia Nelson of Paducah KY,
-Speeding 14mph over the speed limit
-Poss cont sub 1st deg 1st offense (methamphetamine)
-Possession of drug paraphernalia-buy/possess
-Poss of Marijuana
A photo of Nelson can be obtained from McCracken County Jail website.