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
Cell: 352-577-4218