Pursuit of 4-wheeler leads to drug charges in McCracken County

A Paducah man was arrested Thursday night after he led police on a pursuit of his 4-wheeler.

Deputies from McCracken County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop an All-Terrain Vehicle in the area of John Puryear Drive and Hovekamp Road. 

The 4-wheeler exited the roadway and fled behind a residential area off Milliken Road. 

Deputies pursued on foot and located the 4-wheeler flipped with the subject, identified as 40-year-old Ryan Tucker crouched down behind it. 

Deputies located marijuana and methamphetamine on Tucker’s person. He was arrested and lodged in McCracken County Regional Jail.