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Indiana woman charged with murder in road rage shooting
Indiana woman charged with murder in road rage shooting
Indianapolis, IN – A 23-year-old woman has been charged with murder following a road rage incident that led to the shooting death of a 21-year-old man. Deborah Benefiel faces charges of murder and criminal recklessness in the shooting of Kentrell Settles on Friday.
The incident occurred at the intersection of West 38th Street and Georgetown Road. Officers from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department responded to reports of gunfire and found Settles inside a Chevrolet Malibu suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. He was taken to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
According to a probable cause affidavit, detectives found evidence of a single gunshot in the rear passenger side window of the Malibu, along with a BB gun under the driver’s seat. Settles’ girlfriend, who was in the car at the time of the shooting, stated that they were stopped at a red light when Settles honked the horn after the vehicle in front did not move when the light turned green.
Witnesses reported that Benefiel, driving a Ford SUV, followed the couple while yelling and gesturing. As Settles attempted to turn into a nearby plaza, Benefiel allegedly fired one shot into the Malibu. Settles’ girlfriend drove them the rest of the way to her parents’ house after the incident.
Police were able to identify Benefiel’s vehicle through license plate readers and observed her removing stickers from the SUV before her arrest. Upon being taken into custody, Benefiel informed an officer that the gun was located in a bag at her apartment. Authorities later found a .40-caliber Glock handgun in a purse.
An autopsy confirmed that Settles died from a gunshot wound that entered his back, causing significant damage to his lung and heart. The manner of death was ruled a homicide.
Benefiel has not provided a statement to detectives following her arrest. She remains in the Marion County Jail without bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday. Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears stated that this incident highlights the dangers of escalating conflicts on roadways.
Utica police nab two on drug charges
Police nab two suspects on drug charges
UTICA, NY – Utica Police investigators from the Special Investigations Unit observed two individuals using narcotics in a vehicle on the 200 block of Genesee St. on Wednesday at approximately 11:10 a.m.
Upon approaching the vehicle, officers found drug paraphernalia and suspected drugs on the center console. The male and female occupants were then removed from the vehicle for further investigation.
During the search, police located over 64 grams of suspected cocaine. Both suspects were taken into custody and transported to the Utica Police Department.
Courtney Broadbent, 31, of Port Lyden, was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree (two counts) and criminal possession of drug paraphernalia in the second degree (two counts).
Michael Preece, 46, of West Lyden, received the same charges as Broadbent. Both individuals were reportedly seen using narcotics prior to their arrest.
The investigation remains ongoing as police continue to address drug-related offenses in the area.
Authorities urge the community to remain vigilant regarding drug use and trafficking in the region.
Two drug users are off the streets as police clamp down on illegal narcotics in Utica.
