The Benton Police Department is asking for the to help identify the owner or driver of this vehicle. The vehicle is suspected of being used during the breaking and entering of vehicles in the 17700 block of Interstate 30 between 8 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact […]
Benton PD Awarded 18th Time for Seatbelt, Speeding & DWI Enforcement
The Benton Police Department is pleased to announce their 18th year of participation in the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP). The STEP program is a grant funded by the federal government for officers to work overtime hours for seatbelt enforcement, speeding and DWI enforcement. The STEP grant enforcement initiative is designed to increase seat belt […]
Benton Business Owner Presents Appreciation Award to Thank Officers After Alleged Burglary
Three Benton police officers were praised and given awards this week for their swift response and arrest of two suspects who allegedly attempted to burglarize a business. “We want to thank [business owner] Jarrett Clements and COP Security Systems for recognizing our officers for the quick apprehension of the suspects,” Captain Kevin Russell said. “We […]
BNPD benefits from public calls; 30 drug-related reports during Nope to Dope initiative
Officers with the Benton Police Department (BNPD) worked 30 separate drug related incidents during the October monthly initiative “Nope To Dope,” many of which were initiated by public tips. The main importance of the monthly initiative is to educate the public on the dangers of drug abuse, whether it is with the use of illegal […]
Three Local Law Enforcement Agencies Name New Field Training Officers
Officers from the Benton and Bryant Police Departments, along with deputies from the Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), have completed course work toward being certified Field Training Officers. The 32-hour course was held at the Benton Police Department with 15 students. This is also the first time the sheriff’s office has implemented the Arkansas Commission […]
Bauxite Man Faces Charges Relating to Meth, Pot & Firearms Arrest
About 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, detectives with the Benton Police Department/Saline County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit served an arrest and search warrant at the residence of 37-year-old William Justin Butts located in the 3600 block of Bauxite Cutoff Road in Bauxite. Butts had been implicated as being a narcotic distributor in that area which […]
Teen Allegedly Refuses to Drop Weapon, Resulting in Officer-Involved Fatal Shooting
At approximately 11:44 a.m. Monday, October 17, 2016, officers responded to the 1200 block of River Oaks for a report of a family disturbance with a 17-year-old juvenile possessing a handgun. Upon arrival, officers were told the 17-year-old suspect had fled into a wooded area near the home. Multiple officers searched the area for a […]
Benton PD Announces their 13th Operation Medicine Cabinet Event
Drug overdose deaths is now the leading cause of accidental deaths in the U.S., surpassing vehicle fatality accidents by nearly 18,000 deaths. In an effort to greatly reduce the epidemic, the Benton Police Department will hold the 13th Operation Medicine Cabinet on Saturday, Oct. 22. The drug-take-back event will be held from 10 a.m. […]
Alleged Dine & Dash Leads Police to Meth, Pills & Pot Charges
At approximately 7:25 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, officers with the Benton Police Department responded to Waffle House restaurant in reference to theft of services. Employees gave the description of three suspects who left the restaurant without paying for their meals, and gave the description of the vehicle they left in, which was located across the […]
Man arrested for allegedly burglarizing Benton church
A Sherwood man previously arrested in Faulkner County faces charges for allegedly burglarizing the Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Benton. Detectives from the Benton Police Department were contacted at approximately 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30 by Faulkner County Sheriff’s deputies concerning their arrest of 26-year-old James M. Jamerson of Sherwood. According to Faulkner County deputies, […]
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