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Knox County man arrested after allegedly killing dog, possessing firearms as felon

A Wataga man was arrested Saturday after Knox County Sheriff’s Office deputies investigated reports he shot and killed his dog and possessed firearms as a convicted felon. Jon P. Benson, 50, faces multiple charges following the execution of a search warrant at his residence Sunday, Jan. 4. Deputies responded to a well-being call after information indicated Benson allegedly killed the dog the previous day and had firearms despite his felony statu…
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WGIL 93.7 FM & 1400 AM broke the news in on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
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