Woman Found Asleep in Vehicle Faces Drug Charges
By West Kentucky Star Staff
MARSHALL COUNTY - A woman was arrested Friday after
police reportedly found drugs inside her vehicle.
The Marshall County Sheriff's Office
says a deputy was dispatched to the 400 block of Hill Estates Lane in
reference to an unwanted person on the premises. Upon arrival, the
deputy found Melody Bell asleep inside of her vehicle.
The deputy conducted a search of the
vehicle and reportedly found a cut straw and a glass pipe which
tested positive for methamphetamine residue. A further search of
Melody's property found inside the home yielded additional drug
paraphernalia and controlled prescription medication.
Bell was charged with public
intoxication, possession of controlled substance and possession of
drug paraphernalia. She was lodged in the Marshall County Detention
Center.