The Benton Police Department (BNPD) announces a plan to provide their officers with Naloxone kits. Naloxone is a medication used to reverse the effects of opioids especially in overdose. The BNPD is the first agency in the state to produce a Naloxone Training video for officers, and the video has been certified through the Arkansas Commission […]
“Citizens” Suing City of Benton Over Tax Money Going Toward New Shopping Center
A group of citizens is suing the City of Benton because they say certain tax revenue went the wrong place. Citizens Holding Officials Responsible Everyday (CHORE) – a political action committee – filed suit on Monday, December 7, 2015, in Saline County Circuit Court against the City of Benton alleging the municipality has improperly used […]
Mayflower Man Arrested After Driving on Roof of Benton Business; Possible Meth & Other Charges (pics & video)
UPDATE 11/25/15 4PM: SUSPECT CHARGED AFTER VEHICLE LANDS ON ROOF OF LOCAL BUSINESS On 11/25/15, at approximately 7:57 AM, officers with the Benton Police Department responded to the area of Military Road near the Interstate 30 overpass on report of a reckless vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. Prior to their arrival, information […]