Three Arrested on Drug, Child Endangerment Charges

ATHENS – Henderson County authorities arrested three people Saturday for drug possession and child endangerment. The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office received information Saturday about children being in danger at a residence on CR 3508 near Murchison. When deputies went to investigate, they found methamphetamine in the home where children were present. According to our news partner KETK, Child Protective Services assisted in the investigation. Deputies arrested Austen Hunold, Ashley Culmo and John Smith on charges of possession of a controlled substance and child endangerment. All three are in the Henderson County Jail awaiting an initial court appearance.