Top Story Spotlight Marion couple charged with exposing child to drugs; children tested after DSS referral Mike Conley Feb 25, 2026 Feb 25, 2026 Updated Apr 4, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A Marion couple was charged after a child in their care tested positive for drugs.kAmq6E92?J %2J=@C w6?D=6J[ bh[ 2?5 !C6DE@? q2==6H w6?D=6J[ bh[ 2C6 492C865 H:E9 76=@?J 6IA@D:?8 2 49:=5 E@ 2 4@?EC@==65 DF3DE2?46[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 ?6HD C6=62D6 7C@> E96 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ $96C:77VD ~77:46]k^Am Preston Hensley PHOTO SUBMITTED Bethany Hensley PHOTO SUBMITTED kAm~? %F6D52J[ y2?] `b[ s6E64E:G6 q:==:6 qC@H? H:E9 E96 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ $96C:77’D ~77:46 DA@<6 H:E9 E96 w6?D=6JD 27E6C 2 C676CC2= 7C@> E96 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ s6A2CE>6?E @7 $@4:2= $6CG:46D]k^AmkAmp7E6C 2? :?G6DE:82E:@?[ E96 49:=5C6? :? 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Joint law enforcement operation in McDowell County results in 56 charges “Operations like this allow us to hold offenders accountable while reminding the community that their safety remains our top priority."
Man pleads guilty of distributing 156 pounds of meth in Burke, McDowell counties The man supplied large batches of methamphetamine to local dealers.Â
McDowell County woman charged after children in her care test positive for narcotics An investigation found that illegal drugs were being used around the children, the sheriff's office said.
Marion police respond to shooting involving death of 15-year-old No other individuals inside were injured, according to the news release.
Scam callers claiming to be with McDowell County Sheriff’s Office “The sheriff’s office will never call anyone demanding money, payment, gift cards, wire transfers, cryptocurrency or any other form of payment"
