Benton, Mo., man arrested on drug charges

BENTON, Mo. -- A 30-year-old Benton man was in the Scott County Jail on Friday on $25,000 bond following a narcotics investigation that resulted in his arrest, the sheriff's department said in a news release.

A search of Shuntell Walls' home Tuesday revealed about 5 ounces of marijuana and three Ecstacy pills, according to a probable-cause affidavit. Deputies booked Walls into the jail on two charges of possession of a controlled substance and one charge of unlawful possession of drug

paraphernalia.

The search of the home also revealed plastic baggies, scales, a marijuana "grinder" and a list of names with dollar figures to whom Walls allegedly sold substances, the affidavit said.

When asked if there were any more illegal substances in the home, Walls responded, "No, you just missed it," and "Dude done picked it up," according to the affidavit.

Pertinent address:

Benton, MO