Benton police are looking for help in identifying a suspect who allegedly burglarized a residence. A home on Bass Lane was burglarized on or around Saturday, September 24, 2022. The pictured subject, along with another unknown person, was observed leaving the carport area of the residence. The subjects are said to have left the scene […]
Benton PD to host clinic June 11th 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 […]
Benton PD to host clinic May 14th 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 […]
Saline County man almost arrested for not registering as sex offender; sent to hospital first
A Saline County man was hospitalized Thursday and will have a warrant for his arrest, after deputies determined he was violating the requirements of the law as a sex offender. Deputies responded to a call from a residence in the 400 block of Peeler Bend Road in regards to a sex offender out of compliance. The […]
Benton PD Invites the Public to Community Cup on Nov 8th
The Benton Police Department (BNPD) is inviting the public to come share a cup of coffee at IHOP off Interstate 30 in Benton from 7-10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 8th for the 2nd Community Cup! According to BNPD social media, “If you want to continue making #BentonStrong and build on relationships between officers and the community, […]
19 Years of Grants Allow Benton PD to Step Up Enforcement for DWI, Seatbelts & Speeding
For the 19th year, the Benton Police Department (BNPD) has been awarded a Federal grant for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP). This means the BNPD is able to pay officers for overtime hours spent on seat belt, speeding and DWI enforcement. In addition to regular enforcement, the BNPD will participate in state and federal mobilizations […]
Two at Benton Park Arrested on Charges Related to Meth and Sex Crime
According to the Benton Police Department, on Friday, Oct. 6th, calls of a suspicious vehicle on Lyledale Road led to the arrest of two suspects. One suspect, Melissa Ellen Parker, age 37, of Bauxite, was taken into custody for Possession of a Controlled Substance (Meth), 2 counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and an active […]
Benton Officer Honored as Officer of the Year for Central Region
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge honored Sgt. Ronald Davidson of the Benton Police Department with the Central Region Officer of the Year award on Tuesday. Rutledge presented the award to Sgt. Davidson during the 2017 Outstanding Law Enforcement Officers of the Year Awards ceremony held at Camp Robinson. Rutledge told the crowd, of more than 650 […]
Benton PD Investigating Bomb Threat at Walmart Sunday Night
At approximately 9:59 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, the Benton Police Department responded to Walmart, located at 17309 Interstate 30, for a report of a bomb threat. Employees told officers they received a phone call of a man threatening to “blow up Walmart tonight.” The store was evacuated and the Little Rock Air Force Base Bomb […]
Benton PD Releases Name of Fatality at Sunset Lake
UPDATE 06/22/17, 2:00 PM: At approximately 5:14 p.m. Wednesday, officers responded to a possible medical emergency concerning an unconscious man parked in a vehicle at Sunset Lake. Officers and medical units arrived and found Harold Henry, age 56, of Benton deceased inside the reported vehicle. Detectives with the Benton Police Department were then called to […]