Now through September 4th, the Benton Police Department, along with law enforcement officers throughout Arkansas and the nation, are participating in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. This means officers will be increasing the number of patrols, setting up roadblocks, and using local media to reach out to all drivers. Officers will be aggressively […]
Benton Police Seek Help to Find Credit Card Fraud Suspect
The Benton Police Department is asking the public for help to identify this woman. She is wanted for questioning regarding fraudulent use of a credit card on August 11, 2017 at Phillips 66 on Interstate 30. If you have any information, contact the Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, and you can report anonymously at 501-776-5947 or […]
It’s Official – Hodges Confirmed by Benton City Council as New Police Chief
According to the Benton Police Department, Scotty Hodges, a 21-year veteran of the Department, was officially named and sworn in as Police Chief on Monday. “I am very honored to be placed in this position,” Chief Hodges said. “This is an exciting time for our department and an especially exciting time for me. Even though […]
ER Visit for Stab Wounds Implicates Tractor Supply Robbery Suspect
UPDATE AUG 12, 2017 6:36PM A suspect has been arrested in connection to the Thursday night armed robbery at Tractor Supply Company. Christopher Marshall, 33, of Malvern, was taken into custody about 4 p.m. Saturday at a hotel in Little Rock. Detectives with the Benton Police Department were able to locate Marshall as he checked […]
Benton Missing Man Located
Update 072817 3pm He has been found and is okay. According to the Benton Police Department, Dylan Ritchie, age 24, has gone missing. He was last seen on South St. near the Benton Skate Center at 10:15 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25th, 2017. He was wearing khaki pants, black shoes, gray t-shirt and a black […]
Benton PD Seeks Suspects in Hotel Vending Machine Break-in
The Benton Police Department is asking for the public to help identify suspects in a Breaking and Entering and theft from vending machines at the Best Western motel on July 20, 2017. The suspects may be travelling in a white car. If you have any information related to this case, submit the tip in one […]
Body Found in Benton Identified, Fund Set Up
UPDATE 07/26/17 1:38PM At approximately 8:12 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2017, officers with the Benton Police Department responded to a wooded area off Interstate 30 for a report of a deceased body. During the course of the investigation, detectives found evidence of a possibility of an overdose. The deceased has been identified as 22-year-old Trey Robert Hesselbein […]
Benton PD Investigating Burglary at Market Street Businesses
You may have noticed caution tape and police presence Thursday morning at a business in downtown Benton on Market Street. According to the Benton Police Department, they are investigating a burglary at Roberson & Associates Insurance as well as Jim Stillwell Insurance next door. More information as it becomes available.
Benton Police Chief Kirk Lane to Become State Drug Czar
UPDATE JULY 12 10:43AM Gov. Hutchinson Announces Benton Police Chief Kirk Lane as New Arkansas Drug Director LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson has announced Kirk Lane, Chief of Police for the Benton Police Department, as the new Arkansas Drug Director. Chief Lane will replace former Arkansas Drug Director Denny Altes, who resigned in May of this […]
Bauxite Man Faces Charges Related to Shooting at Benton Resident & First Responders
UPDATE JULY 10, 2017 2:45PM A suspect is facing multiple charges after allegedly shooting a man and shooting toward first responders while they were providing medical attention. At approximately 12:50 a.m. Sunday, July 9, an officer with the Benton Police Department heard two loud “bangs” within a minute of each other in the downtown […]
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