Monday, January 10, 2011

Youths Go On A Crime Spree In Bronson

MEDIA RELEASE

 

Date:                January 10, 2011

Time:                5:30 PM

 

Two youths went on a crime spree in the City of Bronson On Friday, January 7, 2011.  Colton Wayne Smith and Kenneth Corey Benson unlawfully entered a residence at 770 Pennsylvania Ave in Bronson and stole two high power rifles and a shotgun.  Upon entry inside the residence they both discharged a .22 caliber rifle inside the residence and caused over $ 1000.00 dollars in damage.

 

The youths continued their path of crime and stole a 2008 Chevrolet Trail Blazer and crashed the vehicle in the woods.  Sheriff's deputies and investigators searched this weekend and when they were located a foot chase ensued in which they were later apprehended.  There will be additional charges. Both suspects burglarized a vehicle and attempted to steal another vehicle.

 

 

Defendant:

 

Colton Wayne Smith

13190 SE 28th Street

Morriston, Fl

White Male, 10/25/95

Charges:  Armed burglary, Grand theft

 

Kenneth Corey Benson

13771 NE 5th Street

Williston, Fl

White Male, 04/29/97

Charges:  Armed burglary, Grand theft

 

 

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Major Evan Sullivan
Levy County Sheriff's Office
FBI-National Academy 183rd Session
Office: 352-486-5446
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