Hamlet man arrested for public intoxication after welfare check at Plymouth bank

A Hamlet man was arrested on a charge of public intoxication Friday evening after Plymouth police responded to a welfare check at First Federal Savings Bank.

Officers with the Plymouth Police Department were dispatched to 2113 N. Michigan Street, the location of First Federal Savings Bank, on Friday, November 6, at 5:42 p.m., regarding a welfare check for a male subject.

Officer Fisher located a male identified as Kenneth Binion, 66, of Hamlet, lying on the ground. Binion told the officer he was lying on the ground to keep warm.

During the investigation, Officer Fisher determined that Binion was highly intoxicated and experiencing difficulty standing and walking. The officer attempted to assist Binion in locating his mother's residence, but Binion was unable to identify the exact location due to his level of intoxication.

Binion was subsequently arrested for public intoxication and transported to Plymouth Hospital for medical evaluation and jail clearance. Following clearance, he was transported to the Marshall County Jail, where he was booked on the charge.

Readers are reminded that charging information supported by an affidavit of probable cause is a mere 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 entitled 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.