Over the course of the past approximate four days the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office has spearheaded a multi-jurisdictional drug investigation in Kentucky and Illinois that has led the seizure of Crystal Methamphetamine, numerous firearms, cash, a stolen vehicle and 11 arrests.
On Saturday night (9/26) just after 9pm McCracken County Sheriff’s Deputies stopped and arrested 44-year-old Kevin Roberts during a traffic stop in the Melber area of McCracken County. Roberts was found to be in possession of approximately 56 grams of Crystal Methamphetamine, morphine pills, Xanax pills, a set of scales and $2,527 in US currency. Roberts was arrested and lodged in the McCracken County Regional Jail.
Arrested:
Kevin R. Roberts, 44, of Kurt Drive, Benton, KY
Rear License Plate not Illuminated, Reckless Driving, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession Controlled Substance 2nd Degree, and Trafficking Controlled Substance 1st Degree, 2nd OR > Offense (Greater than 2 Grams Methamphetamine).