-On 1/17/23 at around 6:16 PM, Officers were dispatched to Global Wine & Spirits, in reference to an intoxicated driver, in the drive thru. The caller advised the driver appeared to be under the influence and he had struck the building with his vehicle. As a result of the investigation, driver of the vehicle, Randal Cutsinger, was placed under arrest. Randal L. Cutsinger, 65, of Benton, was charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol 2nd Offense (Aggravated Circumstances), and Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree. The Benton Police Department was assisted by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office.
-On 01/16/23 at around 6:42 PM, Officers were dispatched to Walmart, for a complaint of a female subject who was screaming and possibly under the influence. As officers arrived, they found the subject who was identified as Autumn Bland. It was discovered that Bland had attempted to steal items, while inside the store. Autumn E. Bland, 19, of Murray, was arrested and charged with TBUT or Disp Shoplifting < $500, Disorderly Conduct 2nd Deg, Poss. of Methamphetamine and Drug Paraphernalia. The Benton Police Department was assisted by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office.