Names in the News: Benjamin Stech

A thirsty Channahon man who cut the beer line at Proud American Days, July 27, to help himself to a cold one ended up gashing a police officer while resisting arrest, New Lenox police said.

Benjamin Stech, 32, of Channahon, was charged with battery, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest after a scuffle with New Lenox police. He jumped over the counter to help himself to a beer and was arrested.

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