Benton trio charged after deputies reportedly find meth in apartment

Three Benton residents were arrested Friday on drug charges by Marshall County Sheriff's deputies.

The deputies said they came to an apartment on Hilldale Lane to make contact with 47-year-old Wendy Rhodes regarding an active Marshall County warrant. Also present were 36-year-old Scott L. Nelson and 48-year-old Michael W. Gordon.

While at the apartment, deputies observed suspected methamphetamine and drug-related items in plain view. A search of the residence resulted in the seizure of additional suspected meth.

All three individuals were taken into custody without incident and charged with possession of a controlled substance. Rhodes was also charged with trafficking in a controlled substance.