Murray, Ky.–A Murray man was arrested on drug and weapons charges after a lengthy investigation and arrest involved a Kentucky State Police K9.
Gabriel Gutierrez, age 38, was stopped on North 12th St. Thursday.
Calloway County Sheriff’s deputies were assisted by the KSP who deployed their K9 who conducted an open-air sniff of the vehicle. Inside deputies located a trash bag in the rear floorboard that contained multiple baggies of suspected methamphetamine. Additionally, deputies located an open and cold alcohol container in the cupholder within his reach.
According to the sheriff’s office, Guierrez’s history indicated he is a convicted felon and has never had a driver’s license.
A search of his residence was conducted and additional methamphetamine was located along with a pistol and a shotgun. Total weight of methamphetamine seized was 1.34 pounds along with an undetermined amount of cash. He was lodged at the Calloway County Detention Center.
Gabreil Guteirrez, 38
Murray, KY
Trafficking of Controlled Substance 1st degree, 1st offense (meth)
No Operators License
Poss of a Handgun by a Convicted Felon
Poss of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
Poss of an Open Alcohol Container