Traffic Stop Nets Paducah Woman on Drug Charges

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01/28/2023

On January 28th, 2023, at approximately 2:00am, a Deputy with the
McCracken County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on John L.
Puryear Dr. The vehicle was a 2007 Chrysler passenger car that was
operated by 53-year-old Laura Quintanilla-Mendiola of Paducah, KY.

During the investigation, it was discovered that Quintanilla-Mendiola
was in possession of quantities of Crystal Methamphetamine, Marijuana,
and other items related to Drug Paraphernalia.

Laura Quintanilla-Mendiola was arrested and transported to the
McCracken County Regional Jail where she was lodged.

Arrested: Laura Quintanilla-Mendiola, 53 of Paducah, KY

Charges:

* No Registration Plate
* Failure to Maintain Insurance
* Drug Paraphernalia – Buy/Possess
* Possession of Marijuana
* Possession of Cont. Sub, 1st Degree (Methamphetamine) 1st Offense

Thank you,

Deputy J. Hayden U/21

McCracken County Sheriff’s Office