Benton man arrested after deputies seize more than quarter-pound of suspected methamphetamine

FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

MARSHALL COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) — A Benton man faces drug trafficking charges after deputies seized more than a quarter-pound of suspected methamphetamine during an investigation Sunday, Oct. 25, according to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies responded around 2:11 a.m. to the 4100 block of Vanzora Road to conduct a follow-up investigation into a previously reported domestic assault involving Kyle L. Green, 46, of Benton.

During the investigation, deputies made contact with Green and discovered more than a quarter-pound of suspected methamphetamine, an undisclosed amount of cash, additional suspected controlled substances and drug paraphernalia believed to be associated with drug trafficking.

Green was arrested and transported to the Marshall County Detention Center without incident.

According to the sheriff’s office, Green faces the following charges:

– First-degree trafficking in a controlled substance involving more than 2 grams of methamphetamine, second or subsequent offense, a Class B felony.
– Possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class A misdemeanor.
– Third-degree possession of a controlled substance, a Class A misdemeanor.

The sheriff’s office did not release additional details about the original domestic assault investigation.

The charges are allegations, and Green is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.