BENSON — Law enforcement agencies in southern Arizona are searching for a man they describe as armed and dangerous after he fled from officers in Benson, officials said Tuesday.
Justin Stone, 42, has an active warrant for failing to appear on multiple charges, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, kidnapping, armed robbery and possession of a deadly weapon by a prohibited possessor, according to information reported by ABC15.
Officials said Stone was also recently involved in a shooting incident with the Pima County Sheriff’s Office. Details of that incident were not immediately available.
The U.S. Marshals Service is leading the search with help from the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office and the Benson Police Department, officials said.
Stone was last seen near Interstate 10 and Ocotillo Avenue in Benson, where he ran from Benson officers who tried to pull him over, according to officials. His vehicle was later found empty at a gas station along State Route 90.
He was last seen wearing a yellow shirt and may also have a black jacket, a white blanket or other clothing, officials said.
Authorities warned that Stone “may attempt to gain access to another vehicle or into a residence to evade law enforcement contact.”
Anyone who sees Stone or knows where he is should call 911 and should not try to approach or contact him, officials said.
Sources: ABC15. Thee Arizona Times uses AI-assisted reporting reviewed against the sources listed.
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