Benton police make weekend arrests

On October 18, 2014 Benton Police were dispatched to the 1100 block Lickliter Street in reference to a domestic.  Through investigation, police arrested Rory S. Serles, age 32, of Benton for obstructing justice.

Police also arrested Kenneth M. Thornton, age 21, of Benton for domestic battery, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, and endangering the life of a child.

Both were transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.

On October 19, 2014 Benton Police conducted a traffic stop at intersection of Bailey and Frisco.   Through investigation, police arrested Nathan C. Watkins, age 25, of Benton for unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of cannabis, and obstructing justice. Police also arrested Trevor J. Myers, age 24, of Benton for unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.  Both were charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.

On October 19, 2014 Benton Police arrested Tommy J. Burton, age 34,  and Jesse B. Perkins, age 35, both of Benton, for unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.  Both were charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.

On October 20, 2014 Benton Police were dispatched to the 300 block of North Commercial Street in reference to a domestic in progress. Through investigation, police arrested Kevin N. Johnson, age 37, of Benton for domestic battery.  Johnson was charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.

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