Two Benton residents arrested on drug, firearm charges in Marshall County

FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

MARSHALL COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) — Two Benton residents were arrested on firearm charges following an investigation in Marshall County, according to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies responded to a residence on Tanglewood Estates Road around 10:12 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, as part of an ongoing investigation.

During the investigation, deputies made contact with 60-year-old Robin D. Gambino-Ledbetter and 55-year-old Christopher M. Johnson, both of Benton.

According to the sheriff’s office, deputies found the two in possession of firearms, including a handgun. A criminal history check revealed both had previous felony convictions that prohibited them from possessing firearms.

Deputies also reported finding suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in Gambino-Ledbetter’s possession.

Gambino-Ledbetter was charged with:

– First-degree possession of a controlled substance, second offense, involving methamphetamine, a Class D felony.
– Possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class A misdemeanor.
– Possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, a Class C felony.
– Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, a Class D felony.

Johnson was charged with:

– Possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, a Class C felony.
– Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, a Class D felony.

Both were taken into custody and transported to the Marshall County Detention Center without incident.

All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.