A Benton man faces several criminal charges after Deputies from the Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) attempted to apprehend a man with felony warrants.
Deputies responded to the Academy Sports location on Alcoa Road after receiving information that Wesley L. Henigan, IV, 28 of Benton, was located in the store. The Sheriff’s Office stated that Henigan had outstanding felony warrants and had been avoiding law enforcement. Upon approach, Henigan fled from the store on foot, causing damage to store property.
Once out of the store, while still running, Henigan removed a firearm from his waistband, brandishing it to deputies. Deputies ordered Henigan to drop the weapon. He did so by throwing it in the parking lot. Henigan removed another item from his clothing and threw it as well. This item was later determined to be a laser sight that he had stolen from the store, according to a statement from SCSO.
Henigan continued to flee on foot, running through numerous parking lots and into a wooded ravine that runs behind several businesses along the North Service Road. A perimeter was quickly established, and after a short search, Henigan was located by Bryant K-9 Enzo. He was approximately 300 yards away hiding in small brush. Henigan was then taken into custody without further incident.
The SCSO would like to thank the Arkansas State Police, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, Arkansas Highway Police, Benton Police Department, Bryant Police Department and Bryant Fire Department for their quick assistance and actions that led to the Henigan’s apprehension.
Wesley Henigan, IV is charged with:
- Aggravated Robbery,
- 3 counts of Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer,
- Possession of a Firearm by Certain Persons,
- Felony Fleeing,
- 2 counts of Felony Theft by Receiving,
- Tampering with Physical Evidence,
- Criminal Mischief, and
- 2 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Minor.