After an extensive investigation, Detectives from the Indiana State Police Lafayette Post have located both suspects involved in a burglary that occurred on February 9, 2021, in Benton County.

Wednesday morning, Detectives received information that Caleb Oppelt was at a residence in Frankfort, IN. Shortly after detectives arrived, Oppelt fled on foot from the back of the residence. Trooper McQueary utilized K-9 Jordy, who led troopers to Oppelt's location. Oppelt was safely taken into custody and transported to Benton County Jail. Oppelt had an active warrant for his arrest for  Two Counts of Burglary, Two Counts of Conspiracy to Commit Burglary , and Two Counts Aggravated Battery.  All are felony offenses. 

Paija Bennett was located in Minnesota and extradited to Benton County. Bennett is currently being held in Benton County Jail and will face a charge of Two Counts of Burglary. 

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