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Benton Man Arrested Twice in Same Week

Benton Man Arrested Twice in Same Week
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By West Kentucky Star Staff
May. 13, 2018 | BENTON, KY
By West Kentucky Star Staff May. 13, 2018 | 07:01 AM | BENTON, KY
A Marshall County man arrested on drug charges Wednesday was arrested again on Saturday.

According to the Benton Police Department, an officer was dispatched to Walmart Saturday morning for a possible shoplifter. Prior to his arrival, employees had detained the person at the store.

After speaking with Walmart personnel, Joshua Wise, of Benton, was arrested. During a search of Wise, police allegedly found a plastic baggie containing crystal meth.

Wise was charged with theft by unlawful taking under $500 and possession of a controlled substance 2nd offense. He was taken to the Marshall County Jail.

Wise was also arrested Wednesday on possession of meth and drug paraphernalia charges.

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