On Sat. morning at 2:45am a call came in to the Prentiss County Sheriff Department, Officers responded and found that an individual had been run over by an automobile. Officers determined that Shane Steen age 24 of CR 8470 Rienzi was the individual that was the victim of the incident.
Investigating Officers also determined that the driver of the vehicle was Benjamin Maldonado Jr age 26 of Cr 8401. He had fled the scene and was arrested hours later by Deputies. He was charged with Manslaughter, Culpable Negligence. His was set by Judge Billy Sartin at $250,000. He is presently free on bond. This case will be presented to the October Grand Jury and the charges possibly upgraded at that time or additional charges may be forthcoming..
Soon after the case began we consulted the District Attorney's Office and kept them updated on the progress of the case and they suggested we initially charge the suspect with the manslaughter charge, which could be upgraded once the case is presented to the Grand Jury.
Investigating Officers did a commendable job in working the case.
The suspect vehicle (a Cadillac Escalade) was seized and will be set to Batesville to the Crime Lab for examination and gathering of any evidence.
Sheriff Randy M. Tolar
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