According to Benton Police Department, officers responded to a call for a welfare concern in the area of Eagle Run around 10:15 a.m. Saturday. Due to the possibility of injuries to a victim, multiple units arrived on the scene. A standoff ensued that lasted about six hours. At approximately 4 p.m., the suspect was apprehended without incident and another individual was checked out by paramedics for minor injuries and transported from the scene.
Suspect Bobby Hood, 52, of Benton, has multiple felony warrants out of Benton, Pulaski County and the Arkansas Board of Parole, including Aggravated Assault on a Family or Household Member, Terroristic Threatening and Domestic Battery. He was convicted in 2010 for Aggravated Assault and also charged in 2017 and 2018 for Domestic Battery 3rd.
“We want to thank everyone for their patience during today’s events,” said Captain Kevin Russell. “It was a long process, but we got the desired outcome, and we believe Benton is much safer tonight as a result.”
The investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be forthcoming. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Benton Police Department at 501-778-1171 or 501-315-TIPS. Anonymous tips may also be sent via text to CRIMES (274637) with the keyword BNPD in the body of the message, via the official Benton Police Department app available on iTunes and Google Play or at www.crimereports.com.
Any suspects listed are presumed innocent unless/until proven guilty.