NOVEMBER 13, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEWS RELEASE #21-1113-1
CONTACT: SHERIFF TIM MORSE 785-364-2251
Dustin Dean Benton
Kristina Marie Arb
Two in Jail following early morning pursuit
JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. (JASO) – Sheriff Tim Morse reports two people are in custody following a pursuit early Saturday morning. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office was notified at 1:38 a.m. that the PBPN Police were in pursuit with a vehicle near 174th and L. Road. Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputies entered the pursuit prior to the black Saturn approaching K-16 Hwy. The vehicle headed east into Holton and east on K-116 Hwy. A Jackson County Deputy deployed a tire deflation device which eventually disabled the Saturn around 2 a.m. in the 14000 block of K-116 Hwy. Two of the four occupants were placed under arrest. The driver, Dustin Dean Benton, 45, of Meriden was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, felony flee and eluding and traffic charges. A passenger, Kristina Marie Arb, 56, of Olathe was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. The Holton Police Department assisted with the capture of these suspects.