Benton Police report busy weekend

Benton police reported a busy weekend with multiple arrests.

On Friday June 28, 2013 Benton Police arrested Ronald W. England, age 59, of West Frankfort for driving while suspended.  England was charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.

On June 28, 2013 Benton Police arrested Bobby L. Williams, age 60, of Benton for criminal trespass and resisting a peace officer.  Williams was charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.

On June 29, 2013 Benton Police arrested Trevor J. Myers, age 22, of Benton for unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of cannabis, fleeing or attempting to elude an officer, and illegal transportation of alcohol.  Myers was charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.

On June 29, 2013 Benton Police arrested Kevin J. Phelps, age 31, of Thompsonville for driving while license suspended.  Phelps was charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.

On June 29, 2013 Benton Police were dispatched to the 700 block of Glendale Street in reference to a fight in progress.  Through investigation, police arrested Ashley S. Adams, age 18, of Benton for unlawful consumption of alcoholic liquor.  Police also arrested Linda Copher, age 54, of Benton for unlawfully permitting a minor to become intoxicated.  Curtis R. Key, age 37, of Buckner was also arrested for endangering the life of a child.  All suspects were charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.

On June 30, 2013 Benton Police were dispatched to the 300 block of North Stotlar street in reference to a domestic disturbance.  Through investigation, police arrested Cody D. Zinzer, age 25, of Benton for aggravated assault.  Zinzer was charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.

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