Benton police make arrests

On February 1, 2019 at approximately 6 p.m. Benton Police were dispatched to the 100 block of East Reed Street in reference to a noise complaint. Upon investigating, police arrested Dustin E. Forby, age 43, of Benton for unlawful possession of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, and retail theft. Forby was charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.

On February 2, 2019 at approximately 3:05 a.m., Benton Police conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of North Main Street.
Upon investigating, police arrested John D. Gass, age 21, of Benton for driving under the influence. Gass was charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.

On February 3, 2019 at approximately 2 a.m., Benton Police conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of McKenzie and South McLeansboro Street. Upon investigating, police arrested Brandtlee A. Brown, age 20, of Benton for driving under the influence. Brown was charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.

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