Four arrested after suspicious activity investigation in Marshall County

FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

MARSHALL COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) — Four people were arrested Friday night, Oct. 23, after deputies investigating suspicious activity at a vacant home discovered suspected drugs and a firearm, according to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies responded around 8:15 p.m. to the 300 block of Bill Hammel Lane after receiving a report of several people removing items from a vacant residence.

During the investigation, deputies identified four individuals as Casey Jones, Amy Martin, John Kimberlin and Shannon Wynn.

According to the sheriff’s office, deputies found suspected methamphetamine in the possession of Jones, Martin and Wynn.

Jones and Wynn were also found with suspected psilocybin mushrooms, while Martin allegedly possessed marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

Deputies also reported finding a handgun in Jones’ possession despite his previous felony convictions, which prohibit him from possessing a firearm.

All four individuals were taken into custody and booked into the Marshall County Detention Center without incident.

Casey W. Jones, 36, of Benton, faces the following charges:

– Possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, a Class C felony
– First-degree trafficking in a controlled substance involving less than 2 grams of methamphetamine, with a firearm enhancement, a Class C felony
– Possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class A misdemeanor
– Second-degree possession of a controlled substance involving a hallucinogen, a Class A misdemeanor

Shannon D. Wynn, 45, of Benton, faces the following charges:

– First-degree possession of a controlled substance involving methamphetamine, first offense, a Class D felony
– Possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class A misdemeanor
– Second-degree possession of a controlled substance involving a hallucinogen, a Class A misdemeanor

John R. Kimberlin, 45, of Draffenville, is charged with tampering with physical evidence, a Class D felony.

Amy C. Martin, 44, of Benton, faces the following charges:

– First-degree possession of a controlled substance involving methamphetamine, third or subsequent offense, a Class D felony
– Possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class A misdemeanor
– Possession of marijuana, a Class B misdemeanor

The sheriff’s office did not provide additional details about the reported removal of items from the vacant residence.

All charges are allegations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.