Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Paducah Teen

An early morning traffic stop led to a Paducah teen's arrest on drug charges.

According to the McCracken County Sheriff's Office, Tuesday at approximately 1:30 am, deputies observed a car traveling east on Oaks Road with the front right tire blown. Deputies said the vehicle was producing sparks and a loud noise.

Deputies identified the driver as 18-year-old Jacob Feltner, of Paducah. During a search of the vehicle, deputies allegedly found a syringe containing methamphetamine, and other  items of drug paraphernalia.

Feltner was arrested and lodged in the McCracken County Regional Jail. He's charged with careless driving, possession of meth and possession of drug paraphernalia. Feltner was currently out on bond for unrelated offenses.