On 10/8/15, at approximately 11:00 PM, an officer with the Benton Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on I-30 near the Alcoa Road overpass.
The officer made contact with the driver of the vehicle, who was identified as Jesus Carbajal (21 YOA), and a passenger, Frank Hernandez (31 YOA). During the stop the officer found 5.3 oz. of suspected Methamphetamine wrapped in plastic inside the vehicle. Subsequent investigation also revealed that a loaded firearm was inside the vehicle.
Both Carbajal and Hernandez were placed under arrest without incident and transported to the Saline County Detention Facility. They are both charged with Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Deliver and Simultaneous Possession of Drugs and a Firearm. This is an on-going investigation and additional charges could be possible.
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.
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