Paducah Couple Sought on Drug Charges

Police are asking for the public's help finding a Paducah couple suspected of manufacturing meth. 

On the afternoon of February 25, detectives with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Department and Kentucky State Police executed a search warrant at 5520 Husband Road in McCracken County. Detectives arrested 45-year-old Jon Pittman after they say he was found on the property in possession of numerous items to manufacture Methamphetamine.

Police said the investigation revealed that Pittman, 35-year-old Mitchell Steward and 18-year-old Hillaree Pittman had been manufacturing Methamphetamine on the property for the past several months.

Detectives have since obtained arrest warrants for Steward and Pittman, but have been unable to locate them.

Both Steward and Pittman are also wanted for failing to appear for court on shoplifting charges in McCracken County.

Police said it is possible that the couple may be in the Nashville, Tennessee area.

The Sheriff’s Department in seeking the public’s assistance in locating Steward and Pittman. Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts is being asked to contact crime stoppers at 270-443-TELL. Those with information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000.