Paducah man, out on bail, arrested for drugs

A Paducah man who was out on bail was arrested drugs Wednesday.

The investigation, conducted by drug detectives from the McCracken County Sheriff's Office, centered on a home on Wheeler Avenue. 

Detectives served a search warrant for the vehicles and the home on Wheeler Avenue, uncovering marijuana, crystal methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. 

The resident, 36-year-old Phillip Hamm, was arrested and charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, and possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Hamm, previously arrested on other drug charges, was out on bail at the time. He was taken back to the McCracken County Regional Jail.

An unidentified woman, present during the search, was cited for possession of marijuana.