Two arrested by Benton police in unrelated incidents

Benton police arrested two men in separate and unrelated incidents during the weekend.

On November 30 Benton police were dispatched to the 600 block of Glendale Street in reference to a violation of order of protection. Through investigation, police arrested Rusty Arington, age 52, of Benton. Arington was charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.

On December 1 Benton police conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Frisco and Joplin Street. Through investigation, police arrested Joshua K. Lester, age 25, of Virginia for driving under the influence of alcohol. Lester was also cited for illegal transportation of alcohol and driving without headlights when required. Lester was charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.

 

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