PADUCAH, Ky. (KFVS) - A weeks-long drug investigation led to the arrest of a Paducah man who is now facing multiple drug-related charges.
Approximately two weeks before the arrest, detectives with the McCracken County Sheriff’s office received information that somebody was allegedly distributing crystal methamphetamine.
The suspect was identified as 64-year-old Larry L. Hughes.
Detectives conducted multiple controlled purchases from Hughes during the investigation.
On March 25, detectives arrested Hughes at his residence on North 22nd Street.
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After the arrest, a search warrant was executed at the residence. Investigators found evidence consistent with drug trafficking.
Hughes was charged with the following:
- Trafficking in Methamphetamine (2nd or Subsequent Offense) – Three Counts
- Possession of Marijuana
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
He was taken to the McCracken County Regional Jail.
Officials say Hughes has a criminal history, including multiple prior convictions for drug trafficking. He was out on bond for drug-related offenses at the time of this arrest.
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