News : Benton County Sheriff's Report/Arrest Log, August 2013

Benton County Sheriff Randall Forsyth reports that deputies answered 347 calls for service and investigated 10 accidents. Deputies attempted to serve 265 civil papers and issued 81 traffic citations and 188 traffic warnings.

There were 30 arrests/juvenile referrals with 41 charges being filed in August 2013.

(19) were simple misdemeanors, (11) were indictable misdemeanors, and (11) were felony charges.

Charges included: Arrest Warrants served – 12; Assault – 2; Driving While Suspended / Revoked / Barred – 2; Operating While Intoxicated – 5; Theft – 1; Burglary - 2; Disorderly Conduct – 1; Homicide By Vehicle – 3; Operation Without Owner’s Consent – 1; Possession of Alcohol Under Legal Age – 2; Drug Related – 2; Preventing Apprehension – 2; Trespass – 1; Public Intoxication - 5.

A criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

See the August arrest log HERE.