According to the Benton Police Department, officers responded to the Five Star Food Mart in reference to a man who was reportedly asking customers for drugs and money. The man was identified as 58-year-old Randall Reed of Benton.
Upon arrival, an officer walked up to Reed as he was allegedly asking customers for money. Reed reportedly admitted to drinking mouthwash and alcohol and police said it was apparent he was under the influence of alcohol.
As the officers were speaking with Reed, he allegedly began yelling at bystanders and pulling away from officers as he was being arrested. Reed was charged with alcohol intoxication in a public place and lodged in the Marshall County Detention Center.
Police said it was Reed’s third or more offense within the last 12 months.