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Franklin County sheriff's blotter

The following incidents were obtained from Franklin County Sheriff David L. Bartoni. Note that arrests, charges and citations are allegations only, not findings of guilt. Nov. 26
Dec 12, 2018 1:22 PM
Benton police blotter

The following incidents were obtained from the Benton Police Department. Note that arrests, charges and citations are allegations only, not findings of guilt. Nov. 30
Dec 12, 2018 1:18 PM
Infant dies; Marion man charged

A 25-year-old Marion man faces multiple charges in connection with the death of his 3-month-old son.
Staff report Nov 27, 2018 3:07 PM
West Frankfort man held on molestation charges

A rural West Frankfort man was in the Franklin County Jail on Thursday, awaiting extradition to Missouri on six counts of child molestation.
Benton News staff report Jun 2, 2018 4:47 PM
Franklin County Sheriff's blotter

The following incidents were obtained from Franklin County Sheriff Don Jones. Note that arrests, charges and citations are allegations only, not findings of guilt.
May 9, 2018 1:00 AM
Benton police blotter

The following incidents were obtained from the Benton Police Department. Note that arrests, charges and citations are allegations only, not findings of guilt. April 27
May 9, 2018 1:00 AM
Franklin County Sheriff's blotter

The following incidents were obtained from Franklin County Sheriff Don Jones. Note that arrests, charges and citations are allegations only, not findings of guilt.
Apr 27, 2018 10:58 AM
Benton police blotter

The following incidents were obtained from the Benton Police Department. Note that arrests, charges and citations are allegations only, not findings of guilt.
Apr 27, 2018 10:51 AM
Two charged after meth bust in rural Benton

Two Franklin County residents face charges related to methamphetamine after deputies initially responded to a domestic dispute.
Benton News staff report Apr 18, 2018 1:58 PM
Franklin County Sheriff's blotter

The following incidents were obtained from Franklin County Sheriff Don Jones. Note that arrests, charges and citations are allegations only, not findings of guilt.
Apr 18, 2018 1:52 PM

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