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Subject: |
Paducah Man Out On Bond On Felony Probation Jailed Again | ||||
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June 4, 2010 |
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McCracken
County Sheriff's Detectives have arrested a Paducah Man
and charged him with Marijuana trafficking offenses while
he is currently awaiting trial on a similar case in
McCracken County.
In
November of 2009 detectives with the McCracken County Sheriff's
Department arrested Edward "Kentrall" Copeland after an
investigation led to a search warrant being executed at his
residence located at 3121 Clark Street in Paducah. During that
search detectives seized 11 ounces of marijuana, a loaded .45
caliber handgun and approximately $13,000 in cash believed to be
proceeds of marijuana sales. Copeland and his co-defendant Stephanie
Mathis bonded out on these charges and are currently awaiting a McCracken
County Circuit Jury Trial that is scheduled for July of 2010.
In
December of 2009 Copeland was convicted of possession of cocaine
stemming from a Ballard County case. Copeland received a five year
sentence and was probated to the Kentucky Department of
Probation and Parole.
Approximately
one month ago detectives with the McCracken County Sheriff's
Department began an investigation after it was alleged that Copeland
was again selling marijuana. During the course of the investigation
detectives utilized a confidential witness to purchase in excess of
eight ounces of marijuana from Copeland. Detectives located Copeland
on 06-03-2010 in a vehicle near the intersection of 28th and
Broadway in Paducah at approximately 10:48 pm. Copeland was
arrested. Additionally detectives executed a search warrant at
Copeland's residence a short time later located at 3121 Clark
Street in Paducah. During a search of residence, K-9 Pepo
and Deputy Steve Croft located a quantity of marijuana
hidden in a pair of pants. Copeland's 2005 Pontiac was seized by detectives
due to fact that Copeland utilized the vehicle to
transport illegal drugs for sale. Copeland was lodged in the
McCracken County Jail.
Additionally
arrests are likely in the near future of this case.
Arrested:
Edward K. Copeland 27, of Clark Street in Paducah
Charges:
Trafficking in Marijuana eight ounces to five pounds second offense
(A class "C" felony punishable by 5-10 years in prison)
Photos
can be obtained of this individual by contacting the McCracken
County Jail at 270-444-4730
End of
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Thanks,
Sgt. Jesse Riddle
McCracken County Sheriff’s Department |
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