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.