PADUCAH – On Friday April 19th, 2024 at 1600 hours; Deputies with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office were notified of a welfare check in the parking lot of the McCracken County Court House. It was reported that two individuals were asleep in a parked vehicle and passerby’s were concerned for their safety. Deputies made contact with Jennifer Henderson of Benton, KY and Michael Dickerson of Ledbetter, KY. Both Henderson and Dickerson appeared to be manifestly under the influence of an unknown substance. Through investigation, both individuals were found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Both, Henderson and Dickerson were arrested and lodged at the McCracken County Regional Jail.
Henderson Charges:
- Public Intoxication
- Possession of Controlled Substance 1st Degree (Meth) 2nd Offense
- Drug Paraphernalia
Dickerson Charges:
- Public Intoxication
- Possession of Controlled Substance 1st Degree (Meth) 3rd Offense
- Drug Paraphernalia
