Deputies make arrests in hit and run, intoxication

Marshall County Sheriff’s Department report: July 19, 2017

Deputy Chris Greenfield, Deputy Cory Curtner and Sheriff Kevin Byars responded this week to a report of a hit and run crash in Draffenville. According to a citation filed by Greenfield, officers were able to use partial numbers from vehicle parts left at the scene to determine the type of vehicle and by witness statements locate the vehicle. The driver, John Todd Castleberry, 51, of Benton, was arrested and charged with DUI third offense and leaving the scene of an accident – failure to render aid and assistance. He was lodged in the Marshall County Detention Center.

Deputy Chris Greenfield on July 15 was dispatched to Ky. Highway 95 in reference to a disturbance. Upon arrival, Greenfield spoke to Brandon Adrian who appeared to be under the influence. Adrian was arrested and charged with public intoxication (exclude alcohol) and lodged in the Marshall County Detention Center.

Deputy Dennis Lewis responded at 2:45 a.m. July 16 to a crash on Brewers Highway. According to the report by Deputy Lewis, a vehicle driven by Matthew S. Smith, 32, of Dexter stopped and a passenger exited the vehicle.Clayton. M. North, 37, of Benton, allegedly then ran up to the vehicle and broken out a window. The vehicle started to accelerate to avoid North and in doing so struck North with the trailer attached to the vehicle. There was no damage to the vehicle or trailer but North was taken by EMS to Lourdes Hospital for treatment of injuries.

On July 17, Captain Brett Edwards served several indictment warrants from the Marshall Circuit Court. Michael T. Culp was indicted on the charges of:
Trafficking in Controlled Substance
Trafficking in Marijuana
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Persistent Felony Offender
Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon
Possession of Handgun by Convicted Felon
Receiving Stolen Property
Burglary
Assault 3rd Degree
Assault 3rd Degree
Hope M. Johnson was indicted on charges of:
Possession of Controlled Substance 1st Degree
Possession of Marijuana
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Deputies with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office responded to 398 incidents this past week. This includes the following:
Traffic Crashes – 10
Traffic Stops – 13
Motorist Assists – 5
Extra Patrols – 25
DUI Complaints -5
Reckless Driver Complaints – 3
Animal Complaints -3
Assault Complaints – 1
Disturbances / Fights- 6
Domestic Disturbance / Fight – 1
Assist With Emergency Protective Order – 4
Alcohol Intoxication Complaint – 1
Drug Incident – 1
Follow Up Investigation – 21
Theft Complaint – 8
Suspicious Person Complaint – 9
Suspicious Vehicle Complaint – 7
Attempt to Serve Civil Process – 26
Attempt to Serve Criminal Process – 12
Need to Speak to Officer – 35
Check Welfare – 4

Marshall County Deputies assigned to the Court Security Function report the following Activity for the week:

Sessions of Court Attended – 15
Inmates Moved To and From Court – 38

People Checked Into Building – 2808 
Adult Out of County Transports – 20
Juvenile Transports – 2
Vehicles Inspected – 45