Benton pair face meth charges after traffic stop

A traffic stop in Marshall County on Monday landed a Benton pair in jail on drug charges.

Deputies stopped the vehicle on US 641 for an alleged traffic violation.

A search of the vehicle reportedly uncovered meth on the driver, 45-year-old Kimberly Powell, and passenger, 45-year-old Jason Abel.

They were both charged with possession of meth, while Powell was additionally charged with traffic offenses.