Authorities arrested a pair of Franklin County residents last week following a break-in at a rural Benton home.
Franklin County Sheriff Don Jones says deputies arrested Eva Y. McPherson, 54, of West Frankfort; and Alan W. Bennett, 47, of Benton after responding around 8:30 a.m. Sept. 13 to the reported break-in.
Upon their arrival, deputies discovered forced entry and conducted a search of the residence. They initially located McPherson, who stated she was alone and had the homeowner's permission to be in the house. Deputies conducted a further search of the house and located Bennett hiding in a bedroom.
Bennett was wanted on a Franklin County warrant for attempted first-degree murder, home invasion, aggravated battery with a firearm and unlawful use of weapons by a convicted felon. He also is being charged with a second count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, as a handgun reportedly was found in his possession at the time of his arrest.
McPherson has been charged with obstructing justice.
