Benton woman arrested for drugs after reportedly passing out in her vehicle

A Benton woman was arrested on several drug charges after reportedly passing out in her vehicle at a gas station.

The Marshall County Sheriff's Office said deputies were called to a local gas station in reference to a female in a vehicle that appeared to be passed out at the wheel. This resulted in a drug investigation and the arrest of 39-year-old Ashley Mallory of Benton.

Mallory was charged with possession of marijuana, trafficking in a controlled Substance (Fentanyl), having a prescription not in the proper container, and aggravated trafficking in a controlled substance (Fentanyl).