A local officer just graduated from the 291st Session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, according to Benton Police Department. READ MORE BELOW 👇 Congratulations to Lieutenant Brian Bigelow was among the 254 law enforcement officers who graduated on September 12, 2024. The session was comprised of men and women from 47 states, […]
Benton PD says threat to high school expired
It’s been a week since Benton Schools issued a statement about a threat at the Junior High, now Benton Police Department (BNPD) says they and the school district are investigating another one. BNPD stresses that kids should tell school administrators or the authorities right away if they know of a threat. Read the full statement […]
Benton & Bryant PD partner with DEA to help arrest over 50 suspects in pharmacy burglaries
Video transcript follows article below. On August 29, 2024, U.S. Attorney Jonathan D. Ross for the Eastern District of Arkansas held a press conference to announce a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) investigation that targeted the largest known pharmacy burglary ring in DEA history. Over 50 defendants are allegedly responsible for over 200 burglaries in 31 […]
Judge reverses $32 million order from February concerning deceased teen at officer’s hands
A U.S. judge reversed a February ruling against the City of Benton and former Police Chief – in favor of the family of a deceased teen. That teen, Keagan Schweikle, age 17, was from Benton, and a Harmony Grove student. United States District Judge Brian S. Miller on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, vacated the previous […]
[VIDEO] Police from around the state hold emotional procession for Benton Detective; Memorial service Nov 11th
Nov 9, 2023 – In a somber display of love and respect, a multi-agency procession of law enforcement escorted Detective James “Mike” Lett from the Arkansas State Crime Lab in Little Rock, to the Smith Benton Funeral Home in Downtown Benton. Nov 11 2023 – On Saturday, November 11, 2023, a walking processional made their […]
Off-duty Benton officer catches group allegedly stealing from cars at soccer game
A chase began Thursday night at a Benton sporting event and ended in Bryant. Benton Police officers arrested three out of four subjects. About 8:00 p.m. on October 19, 2023, word got to an off-duty Benton Police officer that individuals were entering vehicles in the parking lot of the soccer field at the Boys & […]
Saline County man charged with over 1200 counts of sexual images of children
A Bryant man faces hundreds of charges involving images of children that were of a sexual nature. On the morning of Monday, September 18, 2023, the Saline County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Taskforce, along with the Bryant Police Department arrested Richard Jason Wilson, age 56, of Bryant. The suspect is already a […]
Benton PD to host clinic April 8th on Correct Car Seat Installation
Do you know for sure that your child is sitting properly in a car safety seat and that is it properly installed in the vehicle? Even if you think you are sure, why not have certified car seat technicians check them for you free of charge? Join the Benton Police Department for a “Car Seat Clinic” from […]
Police seek 2 women suspects in sports theft incident
Benton Police are looking for suspects in a shoplifting incident that occurred on Wednesday, December 28th, 2022. According to police, the two female suspects loaded a backpack full of unpaid merchandise at Academy Sports. They then left the business without paying for the items. The suspects left the scene in the pictured black Honda […]
[FOUND] Benton PD reports Silver Alert for James McConnell
UPDATE The family reports he has been found. The Benton Police Department has an active Silver Alert for James O. McConnell. He was last seen at 131 West Drive in Benton (map below) at 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, December 29, 2022. He is described as age 77, white hair, 5 feet 9 inches, 160 lbs. with […]