A Benton restaurant owner had his hearing and will face a District Judge in a hearing on Monday, December 9, 2024 in relations to claims of Sexual Assault given by three minors who worked for him. Read more about the details of the case and December court date below. READ MORE BELOW Timothy Andrew Steppach, […]
“Bankroll Freddie” Gladney sentenced to 12+ years in Federal Prison; Benton Defense Attorney plans appeal
Arkansas man, Freddie Gladney, III, aka the rapper widely known as “Bankroll Freddie” was sentenced to 150 months in federal prison on Friday morning, November 1, 2024. This sentencing came after he was convicted of multiple narcotics offenses, including a firearms offense, which involved a conspiracy to distribute large amounts of marijuana in and around […]
Benton Police are investigating two unrelated fatal vehicle accidents
The Benton Police Department is investigating two unrelated vehicle accidents, each with a fatality. READ MORE BELOW BNPD officers responded to the intersection of Military and Congo Road just before 10:45 a.m. Monday, September 30, 2024, for a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident with injury. Johnny Estes, 76, of Russellville, was transported for treatment but […]
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 […]
Rivendell escapee back in custody; Was on psych evaluation
He is back in custody now, but a man escaped from Rivendell, the mental health facility on the evening of Thursday night, September 5th, 2024. The escapee is David Garrison Goings, age 28, 5’7″ tall and 167 lbs. He is considered to have violent tendencies toward himself and others, according to a statement Benton Police […]
Benton man arrested after video shows evidence of intercourse with dog
A Benton man was arrested on Sunday, after accusations of bestiality, accompanied with video evidence. On Sunday, August 4, 2024, around 5:30 p.m., a Benton Police Officer took a report from a mother and daughter in the parking lot of the Police Department, in reference to a report of bestiality. The daughter found a video on […]
Police say man in his 80s was run over by a vehicle by a woman
An 85-year-old man suffered injuries after being run over with a vehicle, according to the Benton Police Department. READ MORE BELOW Benton Police officers responded to the area of Highway 5 North and Kenwood (near Circle K and Exxon stations) just after midnight Friday/Saturday, following reports of an aggravated robbery with one injured victim. Officers […]
Benton woman faces attempted murder charge; Police say she tried to run over a girl
A Benton woman faces several charges, including attempted murder, after police say she tried to hit someone with her car. READ MORE BELOW Benton Police officers responded to a private property accident at Home Depot- 17060 I-30- just after 6:45 p.m. Friday. The incident involved several juveniles and an unoccupied vehicle that was struck in […]
Former Benton officer named State Trooper of the Year after intentional crash
What do you do when a vehicle is going the wrong way on the Interstate? Austin Duncan was named Arkansas State Trooper of the Year Award for 2023 for his actions in the situation. This was one of two honors he received. Duncan is a former Benton Police officer – now a State Trooper. Trooper Duncan, […]
Flood waters covered Saline County overnight; Several rescued
We knew about hurricanes/tropical storm Beryl barreling into town, but several people were not prepared for the rain it would dump on the county. READ MORE BELOW 👇 Around 11:00 p.m., a call came into Saline County dispatch that a vehicle was stuck and needed help. The police report says it was located near 25873 […]
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