Seven Charged During Drug Investigation

Seven people were arrested in Paducah on Friday as a result of an investigation into the alleged sale of methamphetamine.

The McCracken County Sheriff's Office says they began their investigation after receiving information that 32-year-old Shannon Goss was selling methamphetamine from her apartment on Ohio Street. Detectives reportedly determined the information to be true and obtained a search warrant for the apartment.

On Friday morning, detectives observed Goss pulling into the parking lot of a grocery store on Lone Oak Road. Goss was allegedly in possession of approximately 34 grams of methamphetamine and items of drug paraphernalia, such as digital scales and baggies. Detectives say that a passenger in the vehicle, 23-year-old Gabrielle Steinke of Bardwell, was in possession of methamphetamine, marijuana, and smoking pipes. Steinke's infant child was also in the vehicle.

Goss was arrested and charged with first degree trafficking in a controlled substance (methamphetamine), possession of drug paraphernalia, and first degree wanton endangerment.

Steinke was arrested and charged with first degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and first degree wanton endangerment.

Drug detectives then went to Goss' apartment to execute the search warrant, where they found five adults and multiple children. Detectives say they found methamphetamine, marijuana, and hypodermic needles in plain view. A search of the apartment revealed additional items of drug paraphernalia and a sawed off shotgun.

The five adults found at the residence were 22-year-old Cody Land, 33-year-old Brandon Hill, 33-year-old Lacey Ramsey, 46-year-old Trey Dameron, and 23-year-old Breanna Blakely, all of Paducah.  The five adults were arrested and charged with first degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Ramsey and Dameron were also charged with first degree wanton endangerment. Blakely faces additional charges of possession of marijuana, possession of a defaced firearm, and failure to notify DOT of address change.

All seven individuals were lodged in the McCracken County Jail.

The Sheriff's Office was assisted by the Department of Child Protective Services and the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms.  The children were placed in the care of individuals by social services.