The Benton Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects. They are wanted for questioning in a Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card incident at Walmart in Benton on August 3, 2016. If you have information, please contact the BNPD at 501-778-1171 or 501-315-TIPS. You may send  an anonymous tip about this incident to CRIMES (274637) with […]
Suspect Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge After Held at Gunpoint by Citizen
Update Thu, Sep 22, 2016 11:19am: There are two separate police reports taken by the Saline County  Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) on this arrest. The first is from the suspect’s family, on the attempted murder charge; the second is from the people who held the suspect at gunpoint after he allegedly attempted to steal their vehicle. […]
Benton PD Arrests Diner Burglary Suspect
The Benton Police Department announced they were able to find a burglar because of the public’s willingness to share video surveillance online. The BNPD was able to identify and arrest Earl Bodiford, age 40, of Bauxite today, as the suspected burglar of Garry’s Sling Blade restaurant on Edison. The burglary took place August 11, 2016. Previously: Help […]
Don’t Fall for this Expensive Scam by Fake SCSO Deputy
According to Lt. Jeffery Silk, over the past 24 hours, the Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) has taken reports where citizens were contacted by a subject identifying himself as an SCSO deputy.  The fictitious deputy tells the victim that court records show they owe a sum of money and it must be paid immediately. THIS […]
Roofing Scam Hits 92-Year-Old Benton Resident
In Saline County, we like to shop local and we like to give the little guy our business. However, sometimes, the person asking for your business isn’t what they appear to be. This roofing scam isn’t new, it makes legitimate businesses look bad, and it makes homeowners wonder who they can trust. Here’s the message […]
Help the Benton PD to Identify This Burglary Suspect
The Benton Police Department is asking for assistance in identifying the suspect in this video from a burglary at Garry’s Sling Blade restaurant at Cox St. and Edison Ave. Â This incident occurred on Aug. 11, 2016. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Benton Police Department at 501-778-1171 or 501-315-TIPS. You can also send […]
Benton Woman Arrested After Video Surveillance Pointed to Lottery Ticket Theft
The Benton Police Department has arrested a woman on charges of lottery fraud on the morning of Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Jimmy’s Super Stop on Edison Avenue. On 09/01/2016, approximately 8:15am, a Benton Police Officer responded to Jimmy’s Superstop for a report of a theft and made contact with the store manager. The manager […]
Saline County Detainee Pleads Guilty, Gets 10 Years, After Flooding Jail with Sprinklers
Khaleel Siddiq of Benton, pled guilty to Impairing the Operation of a Vital Public Facility today before the Honorable Bobby McCallister. Siddiq was sentenced to serve ten years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections. Siddiq was an inmate at the Saline County Jail on February 20, 2016, when he intentionally broke a sprinkler head in […]
Saline County Detainee Pleads Guilty, Gets 10 Years, After Flooding Jail with Sprinklers
Khaleel Siddiq of Benton, pled guilty to Impairing the Operation of a Vital Public Facility today before the Honorable Bobby McCallister. Siddiq was sentenced to serve ten years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections. Siddiq was an inmate at the Saline County Jail on February 20, 2016, when he intentionally broke a sprinkler head in […]
Benton Burglary Suspect Was Found Right Next Door, Thanks to Residents’ Help
Residents in a Benton neighborhood assisted officers from the Benton Police Department in identifying a man with an active absconding warrant. Timothy Swank, 41, of Benton surrendered to officers after arrival of a SWAT team Wednesday morning. At approximately 10:25 p.m. Tuesday, officers responded to the 500 block of Latimer for a report of a possible burglary in progress. […]