PADUCAH, Ky. -- McCracken County deputies arrested three individuals Friday for running a drug business out of their home.Ìý
The arrests stemmed from 2100 Seitz Street in Paducah. Deputies began monitoring the residence after receiving a tip that it was a hub for drug trafficking.
Ismael Ruiz, 48, was discovered selling Methamphetamine from the address during an investigation. Deputies on the investigation were given a search warrant for the address.
The search warrant was executed Friday night. Ruiz was obtained for flushing Methamphetamine upon deputies' entrance into the home. Officials found more Meth, money from Meth sales, Marijuana and other drug paraphernalia in the home after Ruiz's arrest.Ìý
At the time deputies showed up to execute the warrant, a car was seen fleeing the residence. Investigators were able to determine the owner of the car was Miranda Guzman, 36, who was wanted prior to this instance on an outstanding warrant.Ìý
Deputies stopped the car at South 28th and Jackson. Miranda Guzman was inside along with Richard Guzman. M. Guzman was arrested immediately. Deputies discovered R. Guzman had a warrant on his arrest. After slight altercations involving a handgun, police arrested him as well.Ìý
Each of the individuals arrested Friday are previous felons. Ruiz was on probation during arrest, and R. Guzman had an ankle monitor on for a rape charge.Ìý
Ruiz faces the following charges after Friday's arrest:Ìý
- Trafficking in Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 2nd Offense
- Possession of Marijuana
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Tampering with Physical Evidence
M. Guzman was given these charges:Ìý
- Expired registration plates
- Outstanding bench warrant
Finally, R. Guzman received the most charges, as seen below:
- Resisting arrest
- Wanton Endangerment, 1st Degree -- Police Officer
- Possession of a Handgun by a Convicted Felon
- Menacing
- Tampering with Physical Evidence
- Possession of a Defaced Firearm
The three offenders were sent to the McCracken County Regional Jail.
