Benton man arrested on drug charges

On June 29, 2018 Benton Police conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Route 14 and Central Street.

During the stop, Benton Police K9 “Ranger” alerted on the odor of illegal narcotics in the vehicle.   Upon investigating, police arrested the driver Jason Pruitt, age 33, of Madison IL for unlawful possession of methamphetamine and driving while license revoked.  Pruitt was charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.

On June 29,2018 Benton Police were dispatched to the area of the intersection of East Main and McLeansboro Street in reference to a verbal altercation.

Upon investigating, police arrested Adam J. Matthias, age 29, of Benton for unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and unlawful possession of methamphetamine.

On June 29, 2018 Benton Police arrested Dennis C. Summers, age 24, of Bonnie, IL on an active Franklin County warrant for petition to revoke.

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

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