On 9/4/13, at approximately 1:47 PM, officers responded to Robinette St. on report of a theft and forgery call. It was determined that a suspect had stolen checks from the victim and was possibly forging them at local businesses.
Detectives then assumed the investigation, and determined the suspect in the case was Paul Babbitt Jr. (W/M, 27 YOA). Detectives were able to gather evidence in the case that led them to Babbitt and then obtained a warrant for his arrest in the incident.
Babbitt is charged with 19 counts of Forgery (Felony) and 19 counts of Theft of Property (Class A Misdemeanor) in this case. This is an on-going investigation and additional charges could be possible in the future.
Anyone with information about this crime is encouraged to contact the Benton Police Department at 778-1171 or 315-TIPS. Individuals also may send an anonymous tip to CRIMES (274637) with the keyword BNPD in the body of the text or go to www.crimereports.com and submit a tip there.
Any suspects listed are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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