Graves meth trafficking investigation nets six; more arrests expected

A drug trafficking investigation in Graves County has led to six arrests, and authorities say more are expected.

The Graves County Sheriff's Office said several investigations are underway in Mayfield and Graves County to identify those selling meth and other drugs.

Six people have been arrested since August 19, including 64-year-old Jerry Carroll, 68-year-old Jeffrey Blake, 50-year-old Frederick Gomez, 25-year-old Gabriel Vejar, 27-year-old Jalon Johnson, and 64-year-old Richard McClaran.

During an attempted undercover meth purchase from Vejar at a FEMA trailer on Dorothy Lane, the sheriff's office said Vejar stole money for the purchase from a cooperating person and did not provide the drugs as anticipated.

A search of the property allegedly uncovered meth and drug paraphernalia, which led to Vejar and Johnson's arrests.

That incident resulted in a search of McClaran's Jimtown Road home on Friday, which reportedly yielded more drugs.