The Benton Police Department arrested Timothy Ravion (B/M, 8-23-81) for crimes dating back to 2008. 

    Ravion was initially arrested on a warrant for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender.  Detectives developed information on Mr. Ravion that linked him to nine commercial burglaries of churches throughout the city dating back to early 2008.

    Ravion has been charged with nine counts of Commercial Burglary, two counts of Criminal Attempt to Commit Commercial Burglary, one count of Breaking and Entering, and one count of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender.  All of the charges he is facing are felonies. 

    Detectives are still following up on leads related to this case and further charges may be forthcoming.  Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Benton Police Department at 501-778-1171 or 501-315-TIPS.