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Benton Police Reports

Last week, we had the privilege of visiting the preschool students at Zions Cause Baptist Church. They had a bunch of good questions for us, enjoyed touring the patrol vehicles, and even gave us some original artwork. One student asked the question, but they were all happy to hear that we would, in fact, catch the bad guys if they tried stealing all of their toys.

#NoToyStealingOnOurWatch

Recent Arrests*

– On 4/18/23, officers responded to an address on Dogtown Road for a disturbance. As a result of the investigation, Chase Duncan was placed under arrest. Chase Duncan, 23, of Hardin, was charged with Violation of a KY EPO/DVO.

– On 04/22/23, Dispatch received a call about a reckless driver. The vehicle was located, and a traffic stop was made due to traffic infractions. As a result of the roadside investigation, the driver of the vehicle, Mason Kurtz, was placed under arrest. Mason D. Kurtz, 36, of Gilbertsville, was charged with Careless Driving, Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol / Substances 1st Degree, and Failure of Owner to Maintain Insurance 1st Offense.

– On 04/23/23, a traffic stop was made on a Honda Pilot after the registration plates were found to be expired. Upon contact with the driver, Dalton Lampley, the officer detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the vehicle. As a result of field sobriety tests, Lampley was told he was being placed under arrest. As the officer attempted to arrest Lampley, he fled on foot. A short foot pursuit would ensue, but Lampley was apprehended. Dalton M. Lampley, 29, of Fredonia, was charged with the following: Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol / Substances 1st Degree, Possession of an Open Alcohol Beverage in a Motor Vehicle, Failure of Owner to Maintain Required Insurance 1st Offense, No Registration Plates, Fleeing or Evading Police 2nd Degree (on foot), Resisting Arrest, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

On 4/4/2023, Officers responded to an address on Walnut Street for reports of a female who was outside in the yard, throwing items at people. Officers arrived and observed the female, Angela Jones, continuing to throw items, and appearing to be under the influence of something. Angela Jones, 49, of Benton, was placed under arrest. Jones was charged with Public Intoxication (excludes Alcohol) and Disorderly Conduct 2nd Degree.

– On 04/07/23, Officers were dispatched to Marshall County Hospital in reference to an intoxicated male, threatening staff and causing a scene. Officers arrived and observed the subject, Robert Richendollar, yelling and cussing, walking through the hallways wearing only a towel. Officers attempted to arrest Richendollar, but he didn’t comply and began resisting arrest. Richendollar would assault officers and continued resisting, so a taser was utilized to gain control of him. Robert Richendollar, 32, of Calvert City, was charged with Alcohol Intoxication in a Public Place, Disorderly Conduct (1st Degree), Assault 3rd Degree – Police Officer (2 counts), and Resisting Arrest.

* All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.