Criminal Investigations Division

 

The Criminal Investigations Division of the Paducah Police Department is composed of two units:  the General Investigations Unit and the Drug and Vice Enforcement Unit. The General Investigations Unit is responsible for investigating serious felony cases ranging from larcenies to homicides.  The unit also conducts applicant background investigations and is involved in various community activities such as mentoring and working with victim advocates.  The Drug and Vice Enforcement Unit engages in covert and overt operations in an effort to combat dangerous drugs and related activity in the Paducah area.

Assistant Chief of Investigations
Stacey Grimes 

General Investigations Unit Supervisor
Capt. David White

Detectives

Sgt. Brian Laird
Det. Michael Wentworth
Det. Joe Hayes
Det. Matt Smith
Det. Justin Crowell
Det. Anthony Copeland
Malinda Elrod (Investigative Assistant)
Connie Waldridge (Clerk)
Office Number (270) 444-8553