3 arrested after County Police called for unwanted guest near Walkerton

Officers from the Marshall County Sheriff's Department responded Friday morning, June 20^th, at 11:05 to the report of an unwanted guest in the Walkerton area. 

During the investigation, county officers discovered criminal acts taking place.

32-year-old Jay Watson of Queen Road in Walkerton was arrested for domestic battery in the presence of a minor and transported to the Marshall County Jail.

As the investigation continued, 34-year-old Winter Watson and 56-year-old Victoria Willis, both of Deep Run, North Carolina, were taken into custody and transported to the Marshall County Jail for possession of a controlled substance, obstruction of justice, possession of synthetic urine, possession of marijuana, and neglect of a dependent.  They were each held on $3,000 cash bonds.

The Marshall County Sheriff's Department was assisted at the scene by Plymouth Police and the Marshall County Division of Child Services.

Readers are reminded that charging information supported by an affidavit of probable cause is merely an allegation that a crime has been committed and that there is only probable cause to believe a crime has been committed. They are presumed innocent throughout the proceedings and are entitled to be represented by counsel and to a trial by jury at which the State is obligated to provide proof beyond a reasonable doubt before a judgment of guilt may be made.