Paducah man accused of selling meth | Crime

PADUCAH, KY (KFVS) - A Paducah man has been arrested after police say he sold meth.

In August 2012, the McCracken County Sheriff's Department received a tip that Mark English, 46, was selling crystal meth from the Hickory House Inn on Bridge Street in Paducah.

Detectives began an investigation which included making methamphetamine purchases from the suspect.

On August 26 detectives arrested English.

A search of English and his room found methamphetamine, U.S. currency believed to be proceeds from illegal drug sales, drug paraphernalia, and other evidence of crystal meth trafficking.  A police scanner was also located and seized.

Charges include trafficking methamphetamine 1st offense, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession/use of a police scanner.

In a related story, detectives also arrested Christel Anderson for driving under the Influence after a traffic stop of a truck owned by English.

To report illegal drug activity in McCracken County, call the McCracken County Sheriff's Department Drug Division at 270-444-5157.

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