- Keaton Downing, 23, of Gilbertsville was arrested and charged with reckless driving and DUI, third offense Friday, May 19. Officer N. Spears observed a red Ford F-150 driving north on Poplar Street; as the vehicle turned near the Marshall County Co-op, it overshot the turn and screeched tires. The driver continued north on Main Street, where he crossed the center line, prompting Spears to initiate a traffic stop. Downing was arrested as the result of a roadside investigation.
- John Ordunez, 29, of Lexington was arrested and charged with first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), possession of a defaced firearm, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, possession of drug paraphernalia and probation violation warrant Saturday, May 20 in Benton. Benton Police Officer N. Spears observed Ordunez, who he knew had an active warrant, driving in Benton and stopped him as he was exiting the vehicle in the Walmart parking lot. Spears confirmed Ordunez had an active warrant out of Fayette County and searched the vehicle. The search allegedly revealed a small revolver and a baggie containing suspected methamphetamine.
- Ashley Williams, 26,of Harrodsburg was arrested and charged with failureto appear warrants in Marshall and Calloway counties. Adam Hungate, 23, of Harrodsburg was arrested and charged with failure to appear warrants in Marshall and Mercer counties. Officer N. Spears on Saturday, May 20, observed the Williams and Hungate walking on West 5th Street and recognized them, aware they had active warrants. Dispatch confirmed the two did have warrants, and Officer Caleb Curtner arrived to assist. Curtner arrested Williams; Spears arrested Hungate.
Information courtesy of Benton Police Department. BPD reminds everyone that all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.