Search Warrant Nets Two McCracken Drug Arrests

Two Paducah men face drug charges after deputies executed a search warrant at a McCracken County home.

Detectives with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Department executed a search warrant Wednesday afternoon at a home on Cedar Avenue in Paducah, after receiving several tips that 38-year-old Kenyata Beasley was selling marijuana at the home. While deputies were searching the home, 42-year-old Larry Morrison came to the door. Morrison reportedly had synthetic marijuana in his hand and methamphetamine and money deputies said they believe to be proceeds from illegal drug sales. Detectives said that during a search of Morrison’s vehicle, they found a loaded handgun, digital scales and plastic baggies.

Deputies said they found marijuana, digital scales and drug paraphernalia during a search of the home.

Beasley was arrested for trafficking marijuana under 8 ounces 1st offense and possession of drug paraphernalia. Morrison was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of handgun by convicted felon, possession of synthetic drugs, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Both suspects were booked into the McCracken County Jail.