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June 14, 2022 By Shelli Poole

Mother and Son arrested after allegedly kidnapping Benton woman Sunday

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A mother and son were arrested by Benton Police officers (BNPD) after someone reported the kidnapping of a woman over the weekend. Officers came to a Jefferson Street residence at approximately 4:00 p.m. Sunday, June 11, 2022 to investigate. Cody Granville Brooks, age 28, of Sheridan, allegedly forced his way into the residence and punched […]

June 10, 2022 By Bekka Wilkerson

Benton PD to host clinic June 11th on Correct Car Seat Installation

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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 […]

May 27, 2022 By Bekka Wilkerson

Hooked On Outdoors free fishing event is back on June 23rd

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  It’s time for the annual Hooked On Outdoors event. The Benton Police Department along with Benton Animal Control and Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will host its annual fishing derby in an expanded fashion this year on Thursday, June 23rd, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sunset Lake. This is a free event open to […]

May 19, 2022 By Shelli Poole

Police deploy “bean bag” to arrest armed male subject Thursday morning

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UPDATE: The Saline County Sheriff’s Office released the subject’s name as James Lott, age 52, of Benton. deputies stopped lot for traffic violations. Lott was uncooperative and refused to identify himself or provide a driver’s license, according to police. The deputy stated in a report that the subject did not recognize his authority as a […]

May 10, 2022 By Bekka Wilkerson

Benton PD to host clinic May 14th on Correct Car Seat Installation

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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 […]

March 18, 2022 By Shelli Poole

Young girl missing from Benton Arkansas; Taken by woman, police say

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An 11-year-old girl from Benton has gone missing. On March 15, 2022, at about 6:00 p.m., Kristyn Berky left the area of 100 Rivendell Drive in Benton, with Kyleigh Wilson, age 11. According to the Benton Police Department (BNPD), Berky does not have custody of the child and this action was without the father’s consent. […]

February 26, 2022 By Shelli Poole

Police Investigating Death of Toddler at Benton Apartment Saturday

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Benton Police Department officers responded to Chapel Ridge Apartments around 11:30 a.m. Saturday in reference to an unresponsive juvenile. Upon arrival, officers discovered a three-year-old unresponsive male. He was transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The BNPD Criminal Investigations Division has assumed the death investigation, which remains ongoing. Anyone with information […]

February 1, 2022 By Shelli Poole

Benton PD searching for young man who is reported as missing

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The Benton Police Department is asking for help from the public to find a missing man. Dakota Price is a white male, age 18. His height is reported to be 5’10” and his weight 142 lbs. If you see Dakota Price or have info regarding his whereabouts, contact BNPD Criminal Investigations Division at 501-776-5947 or […]