July 18, 2024
Suspect(s): Francisco Starks, 47, of College Avenue, arrested on charges of Theft of a Motor Vehicle Registration Plate, Receiving Stolen Property Under $10,000, Possession Of An Open Alcoholic Container In A Vehicle, and Operating On A Suspended Operator’s License
A local man with a lengthy criminal history was arrested today after being found in possession of a stolen vehicle and a stolen registration plate.
On July 18, 2024, Officer Seth Farthing responded to a local business in the 1500 block of Irvin Cobb Drive for a report of a stolen license plate. In reviewing the video footage, Officer Farthing was able to identify the suspect as Francisco Starks. He was also able to see Starks exit a white SUV and take the registration plate from the victim’s vehicle.
On July 19, 2024, Officers of the Paducah Police Department located Starks sitting in the driver’s seat of a white SUV on North 11th Street. Starks had an open beer can in the vehicle and was found to have numerous arrest warrants. Further investigation led officers to discover the white SUV was reported stolen in Tennessee.
Starks, who has an extensive criminal history that includes, theft, receiving stolen property, and felon in possession of a handgun, was arrested on the above listed charges and lodged in the McCracken County Jail.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Paducah Police Department at 270-444-8550. To submit an anonymous tip through CrimeStoppers, scan the QR code with your smartphone or text “WKY” to 738477. Information leading to an arrest or indictment may result in a reward of up to $1,000
