Livingston County man arrested on drug, firearm charges

PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — A joint investigation by the McCracken and Livingston County sheriff’s offices has led to the arrest of a Livingston County man on multiple drug and firearm charges.

Patrick Bowland, 38, was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon at a residence in McCracken County, where he was found with crystal methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, a loaded handgun and cash.

Bowland, a convicted felon, is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition. He was lodged in the McCracken County Regional Jail on charges including firearm-enhanced trafficking in methamphetamine and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon.