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Subject: |
Paducah Couple Arrested On Marijuana Charges |
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November 3, 2009 |
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On
November 3, 2009 at approximately 8:31 pm McCracken County Sheriff's
Detectives, assisted by the Marshall County Sheriff Detectives
executed a search warrant 3121 Clark Street in Paducah. Detectives arrested
Edward K. Copeland and Stephanie N. Mathis charging them with
Marijuana trafficking offenses.
Detectives
began investigating the couple after receiving information alleging
that Marijuana was being sold from the residence located on Clark
Street near Paducah Middle School. An investigation was conducted by
Sheriff's Detectives that led to the execution of a search
warrant at the residence located at 3121 Clark Street in Paducah.
While attempting to make entry into residence, detectives observed
Copeland through a window running toward the rear of the residence.
Once inside detectives located Copeland, Mathis, and three small
children. Lying in the floor near Copeland, detectives located a
black bag that contained marijuana packaged for sale and a set of
digital scales. A search of the residence revealed a total of 11.2
ounces of compressed marijuana packaged for sale, plastic baggies,
scales, a loaded .45 caliber semi-automatic handgun and $12,900 in
US currency believed to be proceeds of illegal marijuana sales.
Detectives determined that Copeland was unemployed and had been
for sometime.
Detectives
determined that Mathis had been present during some of the
marijuana transactions and was benefiting from the proceeds of
Copeland's marijuana. The investigation revealed that Mathis
was using the money to pay outstanding bills.
Copeland was
also charged with Ballard County offenses stemming from a
Ballard County case where he was charged with complicity to
traffic in controlled Substance.
Mr...
Copeland's Charges are enhanced due to fact that had a firearm in
close proximity to the marijuana in the residence.
The
three children were released to a family member
The
investigation is continuing.
Arrested:
Edward K. Copeland 26, of Clark Street
in Paducah
Charges:
Firearm Enhanced Trafficking in Marijuana 8oz to 5lbs (A class
"C" felony punishable by 5-10 years in prison), Firearm Enhanced Possession of
Drug Paraphernalia (A class "D" felony punishable by
up to 1-5 years in prison), failure to notify
department of transportation of an address change,
Arrested:
Stephanie N. Mathis 21, of Clark Street of Paducah
Charges: Facilitation to Trafficking in
Marijuana 8oz to 5lbs (A class "A" Misdemeanor
punishable by up to one year in prison), Facilitation
to Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (A class "A"
Misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in prison)
and failure to notify department of transportation of an address
change
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Thanks,
McCracken County Sheriff’s Department |
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