According to the Benton Police Department (BNPD), at approximately 3:09 a.m. Friday, July 7, 2017, officers responded to the area of Spring Creek Drive and Barberry Cove after residents reported suspicious activity to 911 dispatchers. Residents reported that at least two people dressed in dark clothing were looking into the windows of multiple vehicles. Upon […]
Benton Police Investigating a Possible Burglary at Benton Gas Station
UPDATE Jun 26, 2017, 10:25AM The clerk in the store stated that someone turned off the store cameras last night, then broke out the window out to burglarize the store. MySaline will have more news as information is released. ORIGINAL Jun 26, 2017, 8:46AM Benton Police Department Detectives are investigating a possible burglary at , according to […]
Female Car Burglary Suspect Arrested a Block from the Scene in Benton
Officers with the Benton Police Department responded to E. Narroway Street for a report of a vehicle breaking and entering, and located a suspect on the same block holding the described stolen items. At approximately 11:54 p.m. Monday, May 15, 2017, victims told officers they found all the doors open on their vehicle. The victims […]
Bryant Man Arrested on Charges Related to Sevier Street Burglaries in Benton
Officers with the Benton Police Department have made an arrest in connection with recent thefts in the area of W. Sevier Street. At approximately 9:22 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, officers responded to a report of a home in the 2000 block of W. Sevier Street that was broken into the previous night. While investigating this […]
Burglary Suspect Caught at Benton Apartment Door with Pry Bar
Reports from Benton residents of a possible burglary led to the arrest of a suspect for multiple charges. At approximately 9:41 a.m. Tuesday, January 10, 2017, officers with the Benton Police Department responded to The Greens at Longhills apartment complex on Longhills Road East. Upon arrival, officers located a man, later identified as Isaac Strong, […]
Benton Business Owner Presents Appreciation Award to Thank Officers After Alleged Burglary
Three Benton police officers were praised and given awards this week for their swift response and arrest of two suspects who allegedly attempted to burglarize a business. “We want to thank [business owner] Jarrett Clements and COP Security Systems for recognizing our officers for the quick apprehension of the suspects,” Captain Kevin Russell said. “We […]
Man arrested for allegedly burglarizing Benton church
A Sherwood man previously arrested in Faulkner County faces charges for allegedly burglarizing the Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Benton. Detectives from the Benton Police Department were contacted at approximately 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30 by Faulkner County Sheriff’s deputies concerning their arrest of 26-year-old James M. Jamerson of Sherwood. According to Faulkner County deputies, […]
Benton PD Arrests Diner Burglary Suspect
The Benton Police Department announced they were able to find a burglar because of the public’s willingness to share video surveillance online. The BNPD was able to identify and arrest Earl Bodiford, age 40, of Bauxite today, as the suspected burglar of Garry’s Sling Blade restaurant on Edison. The burglary took place August 11, 2016. Previously: Help […]
Help the Benton PD to Identify This Burglary Suspect
The Benton Police Department is asking for assistance in identifying the suspect in this video from a burglary at Garry’s Sling Blade restaurant at Cox St. and Edison Ave. This incident occurred on Aug. 11, 2016. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Benton Police Department at 501-778-1171 or 501-315-TIPS. You can also send […]
Benton Burglary Suspect Was Found Right Next Door, Thanks to Residents’ Help
Residents in a Benton neighborhood assisted officers from the Benton Police Department in identifying a man with an active absconding warrant. Timothy Swank, 41, of Benton surrendered to officers after arrival of a SWAT team Wednesday morning. At approximately 10:25 p.m. Tuesday, officers responded to the 500 block of Latimer for a report of a possible burglary in progress. […]