Woman Arrested in Paducah Traffic Stop

A McCracken County woman was arrested in Paducah on several outstanding warrants and drug charges following a traffic stop on Monday afternoon .

At approximately 2:00 pm, McCracken County Sheriff's detectives stopped a car for traffic violations on Bradley Street. The vehicle pulled into an alleyway behind a home where a woman reportedly got out of the car and attempted to hide.

According to detectives, the woman was arrested after it was determined that she was under the influence of alcohol and methamphetamine. She allegedly attempted to give detectives a false name and date of birth numerous times until she was identified as 36-year-old Kimberly George. A warrant check revealed that she had numerous outstanding warrants in Kentucky and Illinois. During a search of George’s purse, detectives say they located methamphetamine, syringes, and pieces of straws commonly used to snort drugs.  

George was charged with public intoxication, possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, giving an officer false identifying information, probation violation, failure to appear for court, and fugitive from justice in Illinois.

She was taken to the McCracken County Regional Jail.