Officers with the Benton Police Department’s Special Investigative Unit, comprised of officers from Benton and Bryant Police, arrested three suspects for felony narcotic violations. 

On 8/26/11, officers arrested Ryan Reilly (W/M, 21 YOA) of Benton, Derrick Watts (B/M, 37 YOA) of Alexander, and Brandy Wedsted (W/F, 25 YOA) of Alexander at the Bryant Wal-Mart Supercenter.  Their arrest follows a month’s long investigation that culminated with the delivery of marijuana to the Wal-Mart parking lot where they were apprehended. 

When the subjects were arrested, officers discovered they had their 2 ½ month old baby with them.  The baby was turned over to officials with DHS for caretaking.  They were found to have ¼ lb. of marijuana in their possession and $1,170 in cash that was seized by officers. 

Ryan Reilly was charged with Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Endangering the Welfare of a Minor, and Use of Communications Device to Facilitate a Crime.  Derrick Watts was charged with Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Endangering the Welfare of a Minor, Driving on a Suspended License, and Terroristic Threatening.  Brandy Wedsted was charged with Delivery of a Controlled Substance and Endangering the Welfare of a Minor. 

All three subjects were transported to the Saline County Detention Facility for processing.  Anyone with information relating to this crime is encouraged to contact the Benton Police Department at 315-TIPS or 778-1171.