MCCRACKEN COUNTY, KY – A significant drug investigation led to the arrest of four individuals on Bryant Ford Road, following diligent work by deputies and detectives from the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office.
The operation began on Sunday night, December 3rd, 2023, when detectives received credible information about illegal drug activities at 810 Bryant Ford Road. Armed with this information, detectives swiftly obtained a search warrant and executed it the same day. Jerry Powers, 58, was found at the residence, where a subsequent search uncovered Methamphetamine, Marijuana, and assorted drug paraphernalia.
Further investigations revealed the involvement of Faith Powers, 18, and Bailey Scillion, 19, in the illicit drug activities. Arrest warrants were issued for both women, leading to their apprehension on December 5th, 2023.
Detectives observed Faith Powers leaving the Bryant Ford Road residence in a vehicle driven by Gavin Adkinson. A vehicle stop on Benton Road resulted in the arrest of Faith Powers. During the stop, Adkinson admitted to carrying a quantity of Fentanyl, leading to his arrest. Detectives returned to the residence and arrested Bailey Scillion, executing a second search warrant that revealed additional Fentanyl pills and drug paraphernalia.
All four individuals are now in custody at the McCracken County Regional Jail, facing a range of charges.
Arrested Individuals:
- Jerry L. Powers, 58, of Paducah, KY
- Charges: Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st Degree, 2nd or Greater Offense (>2 GMS Methamphetamine), Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
- Faith L. Powers, 18, of Paducah, KY
- Charges: Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st Offense (Carfentanil or Fentanyl Derivatives), Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree Carfentanil or Fentanyl Derivates, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree 1st Offense (Methamphetamine), Failure to Appear.
- Bailey R. Scillion, 19, of Paducah, KY
- Charges: Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree 1st Offense (Methamphetamine), Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree Carfentanil or Fentanyl Derivatives, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
- Gavin N. Adkinson, 20, of Paducah, KY
- Charges: Failure to or Improper Signal, Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree Fentanyl, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
