Camping complaint leads to drug arrests in Marshall County

Three people staying in tents at a Marshall County boat ramp were arrested on drug and other charges on Friday. 

The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office said they were told the three tents had been located at the Sledd Creek Boat Ramp since October 19. The deputies determined that multiple individuals had been staying at the location for several weeks.  Camping is prohibited in all Marshall County day parks.

When deputies made contact with the individuals at the location, a strong odor of suspected marijuana was coming from the vehicle, and the occupants admitted to smoking inside it. Deputies located multiple glass pipes and more than 2 grams of suspected methamphetamine as well as marijuana.

Steven Shaw of Benton was charged with possession of a controlled substance. It was also found that he had failed to comply with the sex offender registration list.

Tiffany Leverette of Paducah and Clarissa Henson of Metropolis were also charged with possesion of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana.