(BENTON, Ky.) – Marshall County Sheriff’s Office deputies made several arrests over the weekend of Aug. 1-2, stemming from traffic stops and a reported domestic disturbance.
On Aug. 1, deputies stopped a vehicle after observing 21-year-old Brady Gore, of Hardin, disregard a stop sign. During the stop, deputies determined Gore was under the influence of alcohol. He was charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence, first offense, and disregarding a stop sign.
Also on Aug. 1, deputies conducted a traffic stop after observing a vehicle being driven by Michael Landry, 37, of Gilbertsville, with a broken windshield. During the stop, a deputy detected the odor of marijuana. A further investigation led to the discovery of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Landry was charged with improper/no windshield, failure to produce an insurance card, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
On Aug. 2, deputies responded to a report of a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, they determined the victim had been assaulted and found property damage at the residence. Dominick West, 26, of Calvert City, was charged with fourth-degree assault (minor injury) and second-degree criminal mischief.
Also on Aug. 2, deputies conducted a traffic stop after observing a vehicle driving erratically and failing to signal a turn. The driver, 45-year-old Ideli-Ambrocio Morales, of Mexico was found not to have a valid driver’s license and was in possession of an open alcoholic beverage container inside the vehicle. Morales was charged with no operator’s license, possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in a motor vehicle, failure of a non-owner operator to maintain required insurance (first offense), failure to produce an insurance card, no registration receipt, improper turning and failure to signal.
All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
