The closure of Interstate 69 made it safer for responders to work, safer for the suspect and any citizens that may have been traveling this busy portion of Highway. We appreciate the support and understanding we received in doing so. Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, Benton Police Department, Kentucky State Police, West Marshall Fire Department, Marshall County EMS, Marshall County E-911 and KYTC working together made it possible to do so.
Thank You
On June 1, 2022 the Benton Police Department responded to a call in regards to possible Domestic Violence. The suspect in the case was identified as 39 year old Jacob VanWaters. A warrant was obtained for the arrest of VanWaters. Officers were able to locate VanWaters leaving the area of his residence and conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. After a 5 hour standoff on I-69 with VanWaters, he was taken into custody.
VanWaters is charged with: Strangulation 1st, Unlawful Imprisonment 1st, Wanton Endangerment 1st, and Terroristic Threatening 3rd. The Benton Police Department was assisted by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office and KSP. The Benton Police Department would like to remind everyone that all suspects are innocent until proven guilty.