Arkansas Secretary of State Mark Martin, who serves as Chair of the Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission, has scheduled a meeting of the Commission to be held in September. The Commission will conduct administrative business and review recent proposals that have been submitted to the Commission. What: Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission Meeting When: 1:30 PM, Tuesday, […]
Archives for August 2016
Amplify, the Christian Music Festival is in Benton Friday and Saturday
Moderate Risk Sex Offender Changes to Benton Address
The Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC) reports that the sex offender listed below has registered a new address on the Sex Offender Registry. Offender Information RAYMOND ALLEN PARR 3400 BLOCK OF SILICA HEIGHTS RD BENTON AR 72015 Level: 2, SEXUAL ASSAULT – 2ND DEGREE Age: (DOB: 1977-02-26) Sex: M, Race: W, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Brown Scars/Tattoos: Tattoo Left Arm […]
Spook City Is Set for Oct 22nd, With Special Entertainment This Year
Organizers from the annual “Spook City” Halloween festivities in downtown Benton say that there will be special entertainment this year. Triple Threat, the trio of singers from Benton who recently rose to popularity from being on national television show “America’s Got Talent” have put out a Christmas album and Caleb Conrad from the group will […]
Saline County Mugshots 082316
Mugshots seen here are from the last few days of booking at the Saline County Detention Center. Having a mugshot does not equate with being guilty of a crime. Some faces will be seen frequently, since those on probation must check in on a regular basis. To see more information on a subject, click on […]
Saline County Court Filings 082216
The following cases were filed in Saline County on August 22, 2016. CASE TYPE / CASE LINK / COMPLAINANT / DEFENDANT CRIMINAL DIRECT FILED, 63cr-16-497 State V Travis L Skaggs CRIMINAL DIRECT FILED, 63cr-16-498 State V T Skaggs & T Richie & R Moore CRIMINAL DIRECT FILED, 63cr-16-499 State V William Jeremy Squires CRIMINAL DIRECT FILED, 63cr-16-500 State […]
Deceased Individual Found Among Ashes of Burned Saline County Home
UPDATE AUG 22 2016 5PM I’ve not received official word from authorities regarding the cause of this fire, but the 911 report states that it was arson, with damages in the amount of $20,000. ORIGINAL AUG 20 2016 9AM The Saline County Sheriff’s Office reports a fire crew working a blaze at a mobile home in the […]
“Ares,” K-9 Officer at Benton PD, Has Died
The Benton Police Department has announced the passing of beloved K-9 Officer Ares on Friday, August 19, 2016. Ares, although being on a heartworm preventative, had contracted a strain of heartworms last year. He went through a series of treatments and had been released by veterinarians to return to full duty several months ago. While no […]
Benton Foster Parents Accused of Abuse
Detectives with the Benton Police Department were notified early Thursday, Aug. 18 of a suspected child abuse case. The detectives are working jointly with the Arkansas State Police Crimes Against Children Division on the on-going investigation. Benton school officials notified Benton Police Department School Resource officers, and the Arkansas State Police through the state child […]
Sheriff’s Reserve Deputy Helping With Security in Flooded Louisiana
I heard this morning about a Saline County man who was headed down to Louisiana to help with security during this time of flooding. Sgt. Paul Viner of the Saline County Sheriff’s Office said that Reserve Deputy Dwight McInturff volunteered his own time to go to Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office to help with traffic and patrol. The […]