Two are arrested for incident at courthouse

BENTON -- A Sikeston man and Perryville woman are in custody after an incident at the Scott County Courthouse on Thursday.

According to Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter, Matthew Carmack, 23, of Sikeston and Nicole Layton, 30, of Perryville were arrested by Scott County deputies outside the Scott County Courthouse in Benton.

The arrests stem from a report received at approximately 3:50 p.m. Thursday of an intoxicated female inside the courthouse. Walter, sergeant Barry Morgan and deputy Carl Rose located Layton outside of the courthouse as she was getting into a vehicle.

The motor was running as the officers approached and the driver of the vehicle was recognized by one of the deputies as Carmack, whose driving status was revoked. Carmack was then placed under arrest.

After further investigation it was determined that Layton was in possession of a controlled substance and had supplied that substance to a second male, also at the scene. Layton was also taken into custody.

Carmack has been charged with the Unclassified Misdemeanor of Driving While Revoked/Suspended. Bond has been set by the court at $400 cash only.

Layton has been charged with the Class C Felony of Possession of a Controlled Substance, and the Class B Felony of Distribution of a Controlled Substance. Bond has been set by the court at $10,000 cash or surety.