Teens arrested after trying to sell drugs to undercover detective

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Reporter - Todd Faulkner

Story Created: Sat Aug 4, 2012 4:26 PM

Story Updated: Sat Aug 4, 2012 4:26 PM

MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. - Two Cunningham, Ky. teens were arrested after detectives said the two tried to sell an undercover detective a half pound of marijuana. 

The McCracken County Sheriff's Department arrested and charged 19-year-old Austin Barnhill and 19-year-old Bryan Mulford with Attempted Trafficking Marijuana over 8 ounces, Possession of Marijuana, Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (All Class "A" misdemeanors, punishable by up to 365 days in jail). 
 
Detectives said the two tried to sell marijuana to an undercover detective on North 10th Street in Paducah.  The teens were arrested and a large fixed blade knife was found concealed in their vehicle as well as a quantity of marijuana.