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Centralia man charged with unlawful restraint in Marion County Court

By Bruce Kropp Jan 28, 2023 | 1:10 PM
Marion County Courthouse with old flag poles that have now been removed due to structural problems.

A 37-year-old Centralia man has been formally charged with unlawful restraint and misdemeanor domestic battery in Marion County Court on Friday.

Blake Bender of Hester Street had the public defender appointed and bond set at $50,000.    If released on bond, he was ordered to have no contact with the victim, her residence, or placement of employment.   Bender is also prohibited from owning or possessing any type of firearm or weapon.

A preliminary hearing in the case is set for February 14th.