Man wanted for sexual assault arrested

HAMILTON, BUTLER COUNTY — A wanted area man is now behind bars.

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The Hamilton Police Department said on social media that Bryant Benson Jr. is in custody.

As previously reported by News Center 7, he was wanted for a violation of a protection order and is also a sexual assault suspect.

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Online jail records indicate that he was arrested on Wednesday.

Benson was arrested on preliminary charges of burglary, resisting arrest, and violation of a protection order.

Bail has been set at over $100,000.

No court date has been scheduled.

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