Wanted fugitive arrested during McCracken traffic stop

A wanted Paducah fugitive was arrested Saturday night as the result of a traffic stop near Kevil on US 60.  

During the traffic stop, a deputy recognized Samantha C. Bennett in the passenger seat of the vehicle. 

It was confirmed that Bennett was wanted on several felony warrants out of McCracken County. 

Upon attempting to take Bennett into custody, she began to resist, and following a brief struggle, was arrested.

During the investigation, it was discovered that Bennett ingested a large amount of crystal methamphetamine as the vehicle was stopping. 

Bennett was then transported to a local hospital where she was later released, and taken to the McCracken County Regional Jail.

Records indicate that she is currently out on bond for trafficking methamphetamine and several other drug related charges, and has an extensive criminal history involving crystal methamphetamine and failing to appear in court.

In addition to the warrants, Bennett was charged with public intoxication, resisting arrest, and tampering with physical evidence.


Photo: McCracken County Sheriff's Department