Benton Police Department officers responded to a West Drive residence just before 9 p.m. Tuesday after report of a female victim having been shot. Officers discovered the female victim to have two gunshot wounds to the back, both of which were obtained while she was sitting on the sofa. She was transported to a nearby […]
“Shop with Our Cops” Allows 44 Kids to Shop for Presents this Year
If you were wondering why there were so many police units at the Walmart location in Benton Tuesday night, I’m happy to report that it was a positive event. Saline County Sheriff Rodney Wright, deputies and officers from surrounding agencies came together for the annual “Shop With Our Cops” event at the Benton Walmart. Each […]
Benton Man Missing After Family Dispute
Agustin Sierra-Guerrero was last seen on the evening of Friday, Dec. 13, 2019. He left on foot after a family dispute and hasn’t been seen since. He was wearing an orange hoodie, orange t-shirt, blue jeans and black and red Nike tennis shoes. If you see him or have any leads regarding his whereabouts, please […]
Benton PD investigating fatal pedestrian accident at bridge
Benton Police Department responded to the Carpenter Street overpass just before 8:30 p.m. Monday in reference to a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle. A female victim, 54-year-old Heidi Taylor of Benton, was transported to a nearby hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries. BNPD Criminal Investigations Division detectives and the Accident Reconstruction Team […]
Suspect taken into custody after flashing blue lights at vehicles
Benton Police Department officers responded to the area of Military Road and Landers Road just before 7:30 p.m. Saturday in reference to a red Infiniti using flashing blue lights that made other vehicles move over. After patrolling the area, the vehicle was located in the area of Edison Avenue and 19-year-old Cameron Haden of Benton […]
Georgia man arrested and kept for evaluation after threats and attacks at fast food
Benton Police Department officers responded just before 1 p.m. Thursday Nov. 21 to multiple reports of a male subject threatening to kill everyone at several fast food establishments in the area of Military Road. When approached by an unmarked BNPD vehicle displaying emergency lights, the subject rushed the vehicle, jumping on and breaking the windshield. […]
Benton PD, Secret Service Investigating Over 240 Cases of Counterfeit Money
The Benton Police Department (BNPD) and the United States Secret Service, is investigating multiple counterfeit currency cases that have occurred in Benton throughout 2019. As of September, there have been 241 counterfeit bills of various denominations passed in the city this year. BNPD is seeking the public’s help in identifying the persons responsible. Recent cases […]
Three Arrested on Drug Charges, Shooter at Large
BNPD officers responded to Fountain Lakes Apartments, building #4, around 12:45 p.m. Saturday August 24th, in reference to shots fired. Upon arrival, officers spoke with victim James Matthews, 20, of Benton, who stated two black males, one identified as Shayne Simmons, 20, of Little Rock, the other unidentified, knocked on his apartment door and were […]
Benton Police Arrest Man in Shooting Investigation
Benton Police Department officers responded just after 1 a.m. Thursday to a report of two gunshot victims being treated at a local hospital. Upon arrival, officers discovered two adult victims had sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Brandon Sander, age 27, of Benton was taken into custody and is facing charges of Battery 1st (two counts) and Possession […]
Jury deliberates 20 minutes; gives 52-year sentence to Paron man who drowned his children
A Saline County jury convicted Jonathan Welborn, 32, of Paron of two counts each of Negligent Homicide and Endangering the Welfare of a Minor in the First Degree in connection with the deaths of his two children that drowned when Welborn drove his vehicle into a pond. The jury sentenced Welborn to the maximum consecutive […]
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