Southside Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Charges

A traffic stop early Sunday morning in McCracken County led to drug and other charges against two people.

The McCracken County Sheriff's Office says a deputy stopped a vehicle at the intersection of Irvin Cobb Drive and Wayne Sulliven Drive shortly before 1 a.m. for traffic violations. The driver, 35-year-old Casey France, reportedly pulled into a business parking lot before pulling back onto the roadway, continuing at a low speed to another local parking lot.

The deputy said he saw the passenger in the car, 22-year-old Kennedi Lee of Hickory, throwing marijuana out the window. France then got out of the vehicle and fled on foot. Paducah Police officers assisted in capturing France, and took him into custody after a brief struggle.

A search of the car reportedly revealed marijuana and drug paraphernalia and open alcohol containers.

During the struggle with France, a Paducah Police Officer received minor injuries and was treated at a local hospital.

France and Lee were arrested and lodged in McCracken County Regional Jail. France is charged with second-degree fleeing or evading police, resisting arrest, third-degree assault on a police officer, DUI, second-degree wanton endangerment, and traffic offenses. Lee is charged with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and tampering with physical evidence.