According to the McCracken County Sheriff's Department, the investigation began when detectives received information alleging illegal drug activity occurring at a Paducah hotel. Detectives obtained a search warrant for a car and a hotel room.
When the men attempted to leave the hotel, deputies stopped a vehicle occupied by 21-year-old Steven Robles and 38-year-old Ricardo Hale, both of Houston, TX. During a search of the car, detectives seized over 1,000 grams of crystal methamphetamine.
Detectives arrested Robles and Hale and lodged them in the McCracken County Regional Jail. Both were charged with trafficking in methamphetamine.
Police said Hale has an extensive criminal history with numerous felony convictions out of Houston.
