5 face charges after drug investigation in Paducah

PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – Five people face charges after a drug investigation in Paducah on Friday, March 31.

The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office obtained and executed a search warrant for 1120 Lackey Street in McCracken County on Friday.

During the search warrant service six people were found on the property, three inside the home and three inside a recreation vehicle parked on the property.

Michael Stansel Jr. was in the RV and tried to barricade himself inside. Then he broke a window out of the RV and tried to flee but was quickly taken into custody, according to the sheriff’s office.

Detectives found and seized approximately 44 grams of crystal methamphetamine, marijuana, synthetic marijuana, and assorted drug paraphernalia during a search of the home and RV.

Five people were arrested. A sixth man who was found in the home, was taken to an area hospital for medical treatment unrelated to the search warrant service.

Robert H. Roebuck, 66, of Lackey Street in Paducah faces charges of trafficking methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, contempt of court – McCracken County Circuit Court Bench Warrant, contempt of court – McCracken County Circuit Court Bench Warrant.

Michael T. Stansel, Jr., 37, of Lackey Street in Paducah faces charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of synthetic drugs (marijuana), resisting arrest, menacing, giving police officer false identifying information and a KY Department of Corrections Parole Board Warrant for mandatory re-entry.

Jason W. Slyder, 44, of Hovekamp Road in Paducah faces charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Britney M. Burlingame, 31, of Woodville Road in Kevil faces charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Robert L. Owen, 51, of Ted Williams Drive in Paducah faces charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Michael Stansel Jr. and Robert Roebuck were also arrested on numerous unrelated outstanding warrants for their arrests out of McCracken County.