Benton police make arrests

On April 27, 2018 Benton Police were dispatched to the Public Square in reference to a report of children left unattended in a vehicle.  Upon investigating, police arrested Megan E. Scarlett, age 21, of Cowden, IL for child endangerment.  Scarlett was charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.

On April 27, 2018 Benton Police conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Buchanan and Lawrence Street.  Upon investigating, police arrested Justin L. Wagoner, age 20, of Benton for unlawful possession of a controlled substance.  Wagoner was charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.

On April 29, 2018 Benton Police arrested Kaylee M. Porter,age 21, of Benton on an active Franklin County warrant for failure to appear. Porter was also charged with obstructing a peace officer.  Porter was transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.

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