Four suspects were arrested in Benton Tuesday in relation to a stolen car. The Benton Police Department (BNPD) received a request around Tuesday, November 9th to attempt to locate a stolen vehicle and identify or arrest any occupants. OnStar Vehicle Services reportedly disabled the ignition while it was stationary at Academy Sports in Benton. A […]
10 DWI Convictions for Bryant Man; New Arkansas Law Makes Them All Count Toward 14-Year Sentence
A Saline County Division Judge sentenced a Bryant man recently to 14 years under a new Arkansas law concerning DWI convictions. Gregory Holmes, age 51, of Bryant, pleaded guilty to “Driving While Intoxicated” on November 5, 2021. Division 2 Judge Josh Farmer sentenced Holmes to serve 168 months in the Arkansas Department of Correction. Holmes […]
Benton Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Murdering 2 Family Members
After more than two years of waiting, a Benton family sees justice for two murders by another family member. Luke Talbert, 31 of Benton, pled guilty to two counts of First-Degree Murder before Judge Josh Farmer on November 5, 2021. Talbert was sentenced to serve 50 years in the Arkansas Department of Correction. On October […]
Sheriff’s Office announces Holiday Amnesty for misdemeanor warrants
It’s the hap-happiest time of the year if you have a warrant. The Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) announces an amnesty program for misdemeanor warrants during the 2021 holiday season. In partnership with the Benton District Court, the SCSO will have a period of time when a defendant can get a court date with the […]
Several Benton Schools placed on short lockdown Thursday due to incident outside
The Benton School District sent an electronic message to parents on Thursday afternoon stating that due to an off campus event, the following schools were placed on lockdown for approximately 15 minutes: Angie Grant Elementary, Benton High School, Benton Jr High and Benton Middle School. According to a local witness, there was some type of […]
Saline County man charged for the sexual assault of 2 minors
A Saline County man was recently arrested and charged with sexual assault of minors. Donald Covert, age 52 of Lonsdale, Arkansas was booked into the Saline County jail on October 28, 2021. according to the Saline County Sheriff’s Office. This report was initially called in to the Arkansas State Police Child Abuse Hotline regarding a […]
Male teen arrested in Saline County on attempted murder charges
UPDATE: The area of the shooting was Germania Rd in the south part of Alexander, outside the city limits. PREVIOUSLY: A male teen turned himself in to law enforcement on charges of attempted murder, according to the Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO). On Friday, October 6th DeShon Austin Alexander, age 18, of Monticello, Arkansas, was […]
Benton PD arrests 3 for Breaking and Entering Friday morning
Three individuals were arrested early Friday morning in relation to breaking and entering. Benton Police Department officers responded to the area of Ouachita Cove and Nature Way in the Woodlands neighborhood just after 1:15 a.m. Friday for reports of multiple breaking or entering incidents. Shortly after arrival, officers were able to make a felony traffic […]
Sheriff’s Office reports fake money in circulation in Saline County
Counterfeit $20 bills are being passed around Saline County, according to a statement Thursday from the Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO). The bills actually say “Replica” in small print on the left and right front side the bill, and “This is a replica” at the bottom middle. It also says “This note is not legal, […]
Court rules appeal has no merit in 52-year sentencing of Paron man after children drowned
A Paron man lost his bid for less prison time in the Arkansas Court of Appeals Wednesday. Jonathan D. Welborn, age 35, of Paron, was appealing his July 2019 sentencing of 52 years in prison, related to the drowning deaths of his two young children. At that time, he was sentenced by a jury that […]
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