The owner of a Benton tavern and restaurant has agreed to comply with a preliminary injunction obtained by the U.S. Department of Labor to stop the employer from violating federal regulations. The action comes amid allegations that Tim’s Tavern and owner Tim Steppach failed to pay minimum and overtime wages as required, kept workers’ tips, […]
Elementary class in Bryant wants to treat officers May 14th for Nat’l Police Week
Police officers are invited to come to Hurricane Creek Elementary School in Bryant on Tuesday, to be celebrated by Mrs. Hannah Stringer’s class. It’s National Police Week and on May 14th from 8:30 until 9:30 a.m., the kids want to treat officers to donuts, juice, and a big “Thank You!” The address is 6091 Alcoa […]
Police investigate Benton school threat; Suspect in custody
The Benton Police Department (BNPD) was alerted to a possible danger to Benton Junior High School on social media on Monday. A threat was on the Snapchat app. It was directed at “BJHS” and it specified Thursday, April 11th, 2024. Federal and local law enforcement engaged with the individual who shared the post, as well […]
Benton Police Chief adds statement to video after verdict reversal in teen death suit
Update April 10, 2024: The video below was made before the more recent verdict on April 9, 2024. In light of the Judge overturning the previous $32 million judgement against the City of Benton and former Police Chief Kirk Lane, current Chief Scotty Hodges issued the following statement on April 10, 2024: I know there […]
Judge reverses $32 million order from February concerning deceased teen at officer’s hands
A U.S. judge reversed a February ruling against the City of Benton and former Police Chief – in favor of the family of a deceased teen. That teen, Keagan Schweikle, age 17, was from Benton, and a Harmony Grove student. United States District Judge Brian S. Miller on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, vacated the previous […]
Benton restaurant owner in jail again after more sex charges surface
UPDATE PUBLISHED FEB 28, 2024 A restaurant owner was initially arrested on January 25, 2024 and charged with two counts of Sexual Assault Fourth Degree. Benton Police Department investigated and ended up charging Tim Steppach, age 46, with more crimes. BNPD arranged with Steppach to turn himself in. He was taken into custody Wednesday morning […]
Parents sue City of Benton, and others; Jury awards $32 million in 2016 shooting death of Benton teen
Two parents of a deceased Saline County student were awarded $32 million on Monday, by a Federal Jury in their lawsuit against the City of Benton, Arkansas, as well as the former Chief of Police Kirk Lane, and Benton Officer Kyle Ellison. Piper Partridge and Dominic Schweikle have been seeking justice for the death of […]
Dress up & Jump in; Saline County Polar Plunge set for Jan 27th
Step right up to the chill. Join the thousands of people jumping into freezing cold water to support Special Olympics Arkansas athletes. Gather your team and begin fundraising for 2024 Saline County Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Arkansas! In Saline County, the Polar Plunge is planned for Saturday, January 27, 2023. Sign up or donate […]
[VIDEO] Police from around the state hold emotional procession for Benton Detective; Memorial service Nov 11th
Nov 9, 2023 – In a somber display of love and respect, a multi-agency procession of law enforcement escorted Detective James “Mike” Lett from the Arkansas State Crime Lab in Little Rock, to the Smith Benton Funeral Home in Downtown Benton. Nov 11 2023 – On Saturday, November 11, 2023, a walking processional made their […]
PD identifies pedestrian victim in frontage road accident with vehicle
POSTED AT 1130AM AUG 10, 2023 – UPDATED 530PM AUG 11, 2023 The Benton Police Department is currently investigating a fatal accident on the frontage road. In a statement, the BNPD said there was a vehicle versus a pedestrian that they were call to, just after 9:30 a.m. Chief Hodges stated that the pedestrian is […]
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