Four men were arrested Wednesday morning in Paducah, Kentucky during a targeted drug operation, authorities said.
The Paducah Police Department reported the operation took place around 9 a.m. in the area of North 12th Street and Northview Street.
Quantez Doyle, 35, was arrested after two controlled purchases in which he sold crack cocaine. He faces charges of Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, First Degree.
James Brown, 59, was found with pre-packaged bags of synthetic cannabinoids (spice) and was charged with Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, First Degree, and Trafficking in Synthetic Drugs.
Yul Reese Sr., 54, admitted to selling spice on Feb. 24 and was found with large amounts of synthetic drugs. He was charged with Trafficking in Synthetic Drugs.
Yul Reese Jr., 34, was discovered with over a pound of suspected synthetic drugs, digital scales, cash, and a firearm. A convicted felon with a prior aggravated battery conviction, he was charged with Trafficking in Synthetic Drugs and Possession of a Handgun by a Convicted Felon.
All four men were taken to the McCracken Regional Jail pending further legal proceedings.
