Four arrested on trafficking charges after targeted Paducah frug operation

FOX23 News at 9 p.m

PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — The Paducah Police Department’s Drug Unit arrested four people Wednesday following a targeted drug operation on the city’s north side, authorities said.

The operation took place around 9 a.m. Feb. 25 in the area of North 12th Street and Northview Street. Police said the arrests followed several controlled drug purchases conducted by detectives throughout February.

Quantez Doyle was arrested after investigators said he sold crack cocaine during two previous controlled buys. Doyle was charged with first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance.

James Brown was found in possession of pre-packaged synthetic cannabinoids, commonly known as “spice,” according to police. He was charged with first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance and trafficking in synthetic drugs.

Yul Reese Sr. was found with what police described as a large quantity of synthetic drugs and allegedly admitted to selling spice on Feb. 24. He was charged with trafficking in synthetic drugs.

Yul Reese Jr. was found in possession of more than one pound of suspected synthetic drugs, along with digital scales and U.S. currency, police said. Authorities also reported a firearm was located in the room. Reese Jr., who police said is a convicted felon stemming from an aggravated battery conviction in Illinois, was charged with trafficking in synthetic drugs and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon.

All charges are accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.