Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Marion couple arrested on drug charges

A Marion couple has been arrested by Kentucky State Police on drug-related offenses following an investigation into a complaint of drug activity.

Carl R. Belt, 41, and Beverly S. McDaniel, 40, were arrested Tuesday night after Trooper First Class Darron Holliman and Crittenden County Sheriff’s Department responded around 9:30 p.m. to a residence on Pleasant Hill Road in reference to a complaint of illegal drug activity. 

While at the residence, consent to search was obtained. During the search, officers located suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

Belt was charged with first-degree possession of a controlled substance (meth), first offense, which is a Class D felony; and possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class A misdemeanor. McDaniel was also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, as well as first-degree possession of a controlled substance (meth), second offense, a Class D Felony.

Both subjects were lodged in Crittenden County Detention Center.

To anonymously report any type of suspected illegal drug activity, citizens can call the KSP toll-free drug tip hotline at (800) DOPE-TIP. The hotline is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.