The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Paducah man Friday afternoon and charged him with drug trafficking.
The investigation began when detectives received information alleging that Joshua Averitt was selling Methamphetamine. During the investigation detectives were able to make Methamphetamine purchases from Averitt.
On Friday afternoon deputies stopped and arrested Averitt during a traffic stop near the intersection of 28th and Adams Street. Detectives then executed a search warrant at Averitt’s residence located at 2329 Spruce Street in Paducah. During a search of the residence detectives located Methamphetamine, Marijuana, and drug paraphernalia in the residence.
In all detectives seized more than 250 grams of Crystal Methamphetamine and an approximate ½ pound of Marijuana during the investigation.
Averitt was lodged in the McCracken County Regional Jail.
Arrested: Joshua K. Averitt, 37, of Spruce Street Paducah
Charges: Trafficking in Methamphetamine 2nd or subsequent offense (three counts), Trafficking in Marijuana 2nd or subsequent offense and possession of drug paraphernalia
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