Atwater man wanted by authorities on multiple charges

Benny Stead is currently wanted by authorities in Merced County on two warrants issued out of State of California Superior Court, Merced County. These warrants have a total bail of $165,000 for charges that include Corporal injury to spouse/cohabitant, violation of a court protective order, threaten crime w/intent to terrorize and burglary. He is also wanted for misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.