Two Shots, Jail Meth, Hiding in the Closet & More in SCSO Summary for Thursday

In this Crime Summary from Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) in Benton, Arkansas they reported the following recent incidents:

Murphy

Aggravated Assault on Family or Household Member // Sandy Rd. //

Deputies responded for an unknown emergency. Upon arrival it was discovered a woman shot a gun twice to scare her boyfriend, Danny Murphy (W/M) after a physical altercation. Holland had injuries from a physical assault, and Murphy fled prior to Deputies arrival and taken Holland’s shotgun. He was unable to be located, and a warrant will be sought for multiple felony charges.

Mr Murphy’s charges:

Aggravated Assault – Class D – Felony
Endangering Welfare of Minor-1st Degree – Felony
Endangering Welfare of Minor-1st Degree – Felony
Theft Of Property Lost/Mislaid/Delivered by Mistake – Misdemeanor
Criminal Mischief in The Second Degree ($1000 But <$2,500) – Misdemeanor

Doddridge

Possession // Saline County Jail //

Deputies took a report for contraband being located in an inmate’s property. Jail staff reported that inmate, John Doddridge, (W/M) had a suspected meth pipe and methamphetamines located in his property while being booked into the jail on a warrant. Additional charges were added.

Mr. Doddridge’s charges:

Terroristic Threatening In The First Degree – Class D – Felony
Possess Controlled Substance Sch I, II
Furnishing Prohibited Articles – Felony

Residential Fire // N. Pass //

A man reported an electrical fire at his residence. Fire department arrived and put the fire out. The fire department personnel believed that it was in fact an electrical fire. No injuries were reported.

: Duncan

: Madison

Residential Burglary // Heritage Heights //

Deputies responded to a possible burglary in progress. Once on scene Deena Duncan (W/F) was located inside the residence hiding in the master bedroom closet behind hanging clothes. Frank Madison was found hiding in the garage. The owner of the residence Mr. Duncan has a court order against Ms. Duncan stating she could not be on the property.

Ms. Duncan’s charges:

Residential Burglary – Felony
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (In Course/Furtherance of Felony Drug Viol
Possess Controlled Substance Sch I, II
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Misdemeanor

Mr. Madison’s charges:

Residential Burglary – Felony
Obstructing Governmental Operations – Misdemeanor

Burglary// E. Fairview Rd //

Kyle Newcomb reported someone broke into his shop and stole Snap-on tools and a 1996 Crownline boat. Total loss estimated value of $40,000. Damages to an expensive tool box were also noted. No suspect information at this time. Please contact Lt. Rucker at SCSO with any information in regards to this case.

S.C.S.O. will be sending three new Deputies to the Central Law Enforcement Training Academy. The Academy is located at Camp Robinson in North Little Rock. The Academy is 520 hours long (3 months). The Deputies will be tested weekly on what they have learned and must pass each class before they graduate.