BENTON — A Benton man was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia after Benton Police were sent to the 100 block of Hickory Street to investigate a criminal trespass complaint Thursday afternoon.

Police say 41-year-old Lowell V. Moore was taken to the Franklin County Jail.

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A Florida man was arrested and charged with aggravated assault after Benton Police were sent to the area of Joplin and Frisco streets early Thursday morning to investigate a report about a man blocking the roadway and making threats to a motorist.

Police say 28-year-old Justin A. Fairbun was taken to the Franklin County Jail.