Benton police make arrests

On October 5, 2018 at approximately 10:30 p.m., Benton Police conducted a narcotic investigation in the 600 block of Mitchell Street.

Upon investigating, police arrested Seth A. Gunter, age 19, of Benton for unlawful possession of methamphetamine.

Gunter was charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.

On October 6, 2018 at approximately 10:30 p.m., Benton Police conducted a narcotic investigation in the 600 block of Fairland Street.

Upon investigating, police arrested three suspects identified as Bobby D. Barnfield, age 62, of Benton, Paul L. Barnfield, age 42, of Benton and Brandon S. Ing, age 40, of Benton.  Bobby D. Barnfield and Paul L. Barnfield  were both charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.  Ing was charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine.  All were transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.

On October 6, 2018 at approximately 12:30 a.m.,  Benton Police were dispatched to the Black Sheep Tavern located at 111 North Main Street in reference to a fight in progress.  Upon investigating, police arrested Christopher W. Worthey, age 22, of Benton for resisting a peace officer.  Police also arrested Chase D. Worthey, age 22, of Benton for obstructing justice.  Both were charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.

On October 7, 2018 at approximately 5:20 p.m., Benton Police were dispatched to a traffic crash at the intersection of West Main and Glenn Street.  Upon investigating, police arrested Chad E. Harmon, age 42, of Carterville for driving while license suspended.  Harmon also had two active Williamson county warrants for failure to appear.  Harmon was transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.

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