Benton police make arrests

On January 5, 2019 at approximately 5 p.m. Benton Police conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of North Maple and Fourth Street.

Upon investigating, police arrested Kathryn F. Wilkerson, age 33, of Benton on an active Franklin County warrant for failure to appear.

Wilkerson was transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.

On January 7, 2019 at approximately 10:15 p.m. Benton Police conducted a traffic stop in the 400 block of Huddelson Street.

Upon investigating, police arrested Timothy D Schultz, age 26, of West Frankfort for unlawful possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of cannabis.

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

On January 11, 2019 at approximately 12:15 p.m., Benton Police arrested James L. Weir, age 21, of Benton on an active Franklin County warrant for failure to appear.

Weir was transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.

On January 13, 2019 at approximately 1:15 a.m. Benton Police conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Buchanan and Washington Street.

Upon investigating, police arrested Jory A. Dial, age 31, of West Frankfort for driving under the influence.  Dial was charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.

On January 13, 2019 at approximately 1:55 a.m. Benton Police conducted a traffic stop at Route 37 and Bowling Alley Lane.

Upon investigation, police arrested Gary M. Hobbie, age 56, of Benton for driving under the influence.

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

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