BENTON, AR – A Benton man is behind bars on a string of charges after police say he a fired off a shotgun during a fight.
On January 31 shortly before 1 a.m., officers responded to Sagecrest Drive on report of a disturbance with weapons call. When officers arrived on scene they learned that three suspects had been fighting and that one had shot off a firearm.
According to police, nobody was injured in the fight and officers found a “sawed off” shotgun near the apartment. Police were able to identify the suspect as Tramaine Jackson, 24, of Benton who was later arrested during a traffic stop.
Jackson is charged with Possession of a Firearm by Certain Persons, Criminal Use of a Prohibited Weapon, Simultaneous Possession of Drug and a Firearm, Discharging a Firearm in City Limits (Benton Ordinance), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver, Theft by Receiving, and Driving on Suspended License.
The drug charges stem from suspected Methamphetamine and Marijuana that officers found in Jackson’s vehicle.
According to a report Jackson was also found to be in possession of a stolen license plate. This is an on-going investigation and additional charges could be forthcoming.
Anyone with information about this crime is encouraged to contact the Benton Police Department at 501-778-1171 or 501-315-TIPS. Individuals also may send us an anonymous crime tip about this incident to CRIMES (274637) with the keyword BNPD in the body of the text or go to www.crimereports.com to leave a tip. A crime tip can also be submitted via the official Benton Police Department app found on ITunes and Google Play.
Any suspects listed are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
On January 31 shortly before 1 a.m., officers responded to Sagecrest Drive on report of a disturbance with weapons call. When officers arrived on scene they learned that three suspects had been fighting and that one had shot off a firearm.
According to police, nobody was injured in the fight and officers found a “sawed off” shotgun near the apartment. Police were able to identify the suspect as Tramaine Jackson, 24, of Benton who was later arrested during a traffic stop.
Jackson is charged with Possession of a Firearm by Certain Persons, Criminal Use of a Prohibited Weapon, Simultaneous Possession of Drug and a Firearm, Discharging a Firearm in City Limits (Benton Ordinance), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver, Theft by Receiving, and Driving on Suspended License.
The drug charges stem from suspected Methamphetamine and Marijuana that officers found in Jackson’s vehicle.
According to a report Jackson was also found to be in possession of a stolen license plate. This is an on-going investigation and additional charges could be forthcoming.
Anyone with information about this crime is encouraged to contact the Benton Police Department at 501-778-1171 or 501-315-TIPS. Individuals also may send us an anonymous crime tip about this incident to CRIMES (274637) with the keyword BNPD in the body of the text or go to www.crimereports.com to leave a tip. A crime tip can also be submitted via the official Benton Police Department app found on ITunes and Google Play.
Any suspects listed are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
