On June 2, 2023, the Saline County Sheriff’s Office ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children) Task Force arrested a Benton man on charges of possession of CSAM (Child Sexual Abuse Material) images and videos. Michael P. Vining, age 59 was taken into custody at his residence without incident. After an on-site preview was conducted of […]
Woman out on bail day after multiple arson charges
A Little Rock woman faces arson charges and more after Bryant Police arrested her on November 22, 2022. The Bryant Police Department released a statement alleging that Natasha Lawson, age 31, started several fires at a residence in Bryant. The department received a call concerning fires and were able to take Lawson into custody right […]
Two face charges in scrap metal theft at Benton school and hotel
Officers with the Benton Police Department (BNPD) arrested James Schoggin, age 26, and Jennifer Miller, age 45, both of Malvern, on Christmas Eve, on multiple charges following contact at the vacant Oyo Hotel/ Cantina Cinco de Mayo, 16732 I-30, on Wednesday. Schoggin was located cutting metal from the building and led officers on a brief […]
Female Car Burglary Suspect Arrested a Block from the Scene in Benton
Officers with the Benton Police Department responded to E. Narroway Street for a report of a vehicle breaking and entering, and located a suspect on the same block holding the described stolen items. At approximately 11:54 p.m. Monday, May 15, 2017, victims told officers they found all the doors open on their vehicle. The victims […]
Two Men Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Hundreds of Gallons of Cooking Oil
At approximately 2:08 a.m. Thursday, Officers were dispatched to the area of Military Road and Jameson Street in reference to a truck with a large storage tank stealing cooking oil from local businesses. Officers located the described vehicle on Highway 5 North and a traffic stop was conducted. The driver of the vehicle, 25-year-old Scotty […]
Saline County Mugshots 092916
Mugshots seen here are from the last few days of booking at the Saline County Detention Center. Having a mugshot does not equate with being guilty of a crime. Some faces will be seen frequently, since those on probation must check in on a regular basis. To see more information on a subject, click on […]
Saline County Mugshots 092716
Mugshots seen here are from the last few days of booking at the Saline County Detention Center. Having a mugshot does not equate with being guilty of a crime. Some faces will be seen frequently, since those on probation must check in on a regular basis. To see more information on a subject, click on […]
Saline County Mugshots 092316
Mugshots seen here are from the last few days of booking at the Saline County Detention Center. Having a mugshot does not equate with being guilty of a crime. Some faces will be seen frequently, since those on probation must check in on a regular basis. To see more information on a subject, click on […]
Saline County Mugshots 092216
Mugshots seen here are from the last few days of booking at the Saline County Detention Center. Having a mugshot does not equate with being guilty of a crime. Some faces will be seen frequently, since those on probation must check in on a regular basis. To see more information on a subject, click on […]
Benton Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge announced June 3, 2015 that a Benton man has been arrested for distributing, viewing and possessing sexually explicit conduct involving a child, a Class C felony, after an investigation by the Attorney General’s Cyber Crimes Unit. On Wednesday, June 3, agents arrested Lance Smith, 26, of Benton at his residence and […]