West Paducah Man Arrested on Drug Charges

A West Paducah man was arrested after he met an undercover detective Friday afternoon, to sell methamphetamine.
 
According to Paducah Police, 43-year-old Michael Jackson was arrested in the parking lot of a business on Cairo Road. He allegedly had methamphetamine in his possession and in his vehicle.  
 
During a search of Jackson’s home, investigators seized 23 grams of methamphetamine, assorted pills, $725 cash, scales, plastic bags used to package methamphetamine, a .380-caliber handgun, and a 9mm handgun.
 
Jackson previously was convicted in federal court of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a stolen firearm transported in interstate commerce. He currently is on supervised release.
 
He was taken to the McCracken County Regional Jail. The investigation is ongoing and additional charges are pending.