Paducah man arrested on methamphetamine trafficking charges

FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — A 47-year-old Paducah man faces multiple drug trafficking charges after police seized approximately a quarter-pound of methamphetamine during an investigation.

According to the Paducah Police Department, drug detectives received information that Nicopolis English, 47, was trafficking methamphetamine in the city.

During the investigation, detectives gathered evidence of suspected drug trafficking and learned English had an active warrant related to a domestic violence investigation.

Police said English has a previous felony conviction from 2024 for fourth-degree assault involving domestic violence, third or subsequent offense within five years.

On Nov. 3, detectives located and arrested English at a business on Lone Oak Road.

Investigators then executed a search warrant at a motel on Lone Oak Road where English was staying.

During the search, detectives found additional evidence of suspected methamphetamine trafficking.

Police said approximately a quarter-pound of methamphetamine was seized throughout the investigation.

English faces the following charges:

– Four counts of first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance involving methamphetamine
– Possession of marijuana

Police also served an outstanding warrant for fourth-degree assault involving dating violence.

English was taken to the McCracken County Regional Jail.

The Paducah Police Department encourages anyone with information about illegal drug activity to contact detectives at 270-444-8550. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the department or West Kentucky Crime Stoppers.

English is presumed innocent of the current charges unless and until proven guilty in court.