Joint investigation leads to meth trafficking arrest in Graves, Hickman counties

FOX23 News at 9 p.m

GRAVES COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — A joint investigation by the Graves County and Hickman County sheriff’s offices has resulted in the arrest of a Hickman County man on methamphetamine trafficking charges.

According to the Graves County Sheriff’s Office, detectives received information that Randall K. Riley, 46, was allegedly selling crystal methamphetamine in Graves and Hickman counties.

Authorities said a joint undercover investigation led to controlled purchases of methamphetamine from Riley.

On May 26, deputies from both agencies arrested Riley at a location on Reed Road near the Graves-Hickman County line.

Riley is charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and being a second-degree persistent felony offender.

Officials said Riley has a prior felony conviction for methamphetamine possession in McCracken County in 2021.

The investigation remains ongoing.

An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.