Camden, Tenn.–Benton County Commissioner Stephen Stokes was taken into custody this afternoon. Benton County Sheriff Kenny Christopher told us that deputies arrested Stokes at his home.
An arrest warrant had been issued for Benton County Commissioner Stephen Stokes after he was a no-show at his scheduled court date on the charge of sexual battery with a minor. The Benton County Circuit Court officials said Stokes was set to appear in court Monday, August 11.
Stokes also has been a no-show at County Commission meetings, having been absent for about a year and a half. He is still listed as a commissioner for District 1.
Stokes was indicted by a Benton County Grand Jury June 3rd on one count of sexual battery with a minor, which is an offense that dates back to 2022. He had been released on $100,000 bond.
Christopher said Stokes is being held in the Benton County Jail. His next court date is in October.