Plymouth Police arrest intoxicated man after disorder at Garden Court Apartments

Friday, October 16, 2026 at 1:00 AM

By Kathy Bottorff

An unknown trouble call brought police to a Plymouth apartment building Wednesday night, where they found a man who didn't live there — punching walls, screaming, and leaving a trail of damage behind.

At approximately 9 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, Plymouth Police were dispatched to 315 W. Garro Street, Garden Court Downtown, on a report of an unknown issue.

Upon arrival, officers encountered a male later identified as Joshua McCarty, 44, of Plymouth. McCarty was found to be highly intoxicated and was yelling and punching walls, according to police.

Witnesses identified McCarty as the individual responsible for damaging property within the apartment building. McCarty was not a resident of the apartment, police confirmed.

McCarty was taken into custody and charged with public intoxication and criminal mischief. He was transported and lodged at the Marshall County Jail.

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