Officers with the Benton Police Department arrested 26-year-old James Schoggin, of Malvern, and 45-year-old Jennifer Miller, also of Malvern, on multiple charges following contact at the Oyo Hotel/ Cantina Cinco de Mayo, 16732 I-30, on Wednesday. Schoggin was located cutting metal from the building and led officers on a brief foot pursuit. He was captured shortly after on the Carpenter Street bridge.
After further investigation, it was determined both suspects were involved in a separate theft incident also reported Wednesday at the technical school construction site at Exit 114.
Schoggin was charged with two counts of Criminal Mischief 1st; two counts of Commercial Burglary; two counts of Theft of Property; Fleeing; Disorderly Conduct; Possession of a Controlled Substance; and two counts of Theft of Scrap Metal. Miller was charged with two counts of Criminal Mischief 1st; two counts of Commercial Burglary; Theft of Property; and Theft of Scrap Metal.
The investigation is ongoing and more charges may be forthcoming. Anyone with information regarding these incidents is encouraged to contact the Benton Police Department at 501-778-1171 or 501-315-TIPS. Anonymous tips may also be sent via text to CRIMES (274637) with the keyword BNPD in the body of the message, or at www.cityprotect.com.
Any suspect listed is presumed innocent unless/until proven guilty.