On Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at 4:40 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies were requested to attempt to locate a subject wanted on a Warrant out of Lee County. Deputies checked several possible locations of this subject. A check of a family member’s residence in rural Sterling, IL, was conducted. The male subject, Brett E. Benters 38 years old of Dixon, IL, was located and arrested on an outstanding Lee County Warrant, for Violation of Court Order.
Deputies while conducting an investigation of this incident, the following information was obtained. Benters allegedly unlawfully forced entry in the residence. Once inside the residence, a fight occurred with a family member. During this altercation a firearm (handgun) was discharged, both inside the residence and outside. Benters as well as a family member involved in the incident, were treated at a local hospital with minor injuries. No one was struck when the firearm was discharged.
Benters was charged with Home Invasion; Aggravated Domestic Battery/Strangle; Unlawful Possession of Weapon by a Felon; Unlawful Use of a Weapon.
Benters had a first appearance. Bond was set at $100,000; 10% payment applies.
This arrest is merely a charge, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
