Update April 10, 2024: The video below was made before the more recent verdict on April 9, 2024. In light of the Judge overturning the previous $32 million judgement against the City of Benton and former Police Chief Kirk Lane, current Chief Scotty Hodges issued the following statement on April 10, 2024: I know there […]
Judge reverses $32 million order from February concerning deceased teen at officer’s hands
A U.S. judge reversed a February ruling against the City of Benton and former Police Chief – in favor of the family of a deceased teen. That teen, Keagan Schweikle, age 17, was from Benton, and a Harmony Grove student. United States District Judge Brian S. Miller on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, vacated the previous […]
Saline County juvenile charged with 3 murders; Victims identified
UPDATE, 4 P.M. MON FEB 12, 2024 The Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) released a statement with more details about a multiple homicide incident on Saturday, February 10, 2024. At approximately 4:00 p.m. that day, Saline County 911 received a call for a structure fire on Pryor Drive. First responders arrived and found a deceased […]
Parents sue City of Benton, and others; Jury awards $32 million in 2016 shooting death of Benton teen
Two parents of a deceased Saline County student were awarded $32 million on Monday, by a Federal Jury in their lawsuit against the City of Benton, Arkansas, as well as the former Chief of Police Kirk Lane, and Benton Officer Kyle Ellison. Piper Partridge and Dominic Schweikle have been seeking justice for the death of […]
State Police names man killed in officer-involved shooting in Benton
Arkansas State Police has named Aaron T. Watson, 35, of Hot Springs as the suspect killed in an officer-involved shooting that occurred the afternoon of January 1, 2024. READ MORE BELOW ASP’s Criminal Investigation Division is investigating the incident. Watson died after leading law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit from Benton to Little Rock. At […]
Million dollar bond set for Shannon Hills murder arrest
A Shannon Hills man allegedly shot and killed his adult child, according to a police report. Frederick Austin, age 61, was arrested Tuesday, December 26, 2023. The incident happened in the afternoon hours. READ MORE DETAILS BELOW Mr. Austin is charged with Murder in the First Degree, a Class Y Felony. He also has a […]
Saline County man allegedly attacks deputy, is fatally shot; ASP investigating
Arkansas State Police issued a statement Friday morning confirming an incident with a scuffle between an officer and an individual that ended in the officer fatally shooting the man. The incident occurred on Thursday, November 16th, 2023, before 2:00 p.m. The following is the account from State Police except for edits for accuracy: • A […]
[VIDEO] Police from around the state hold emotional procession for Benton Detective; Memorial service Nov 11th
Nov 9, 2023 – In a somber display of love and respect, a multi-agency procession of law enforcement escorted Detective James “Mike” Lett from the Arkansas State Crime Lab in Little Rock, to the Smith Benton Funeral Home in Downtown Benton. Nov 11 2023 – On Saturday, November 11, 2023, a walking processional made their […]
Ark Supreme Court reveals outcome of murder appeal case heard at Bryant High School
If you attended the “Appeals on Wheels” murder trial appeal event at the Bryant High School Fine Arts Center on October 19, 2023, you’re probably wondering about the outcome. If you didn’t attend, let’s start will some background… The Arkansas Supreme Court Justices host an event twice a year where they get out of the […]
Man turns himself in for fatal shooting Friday morning in Saline County
A man was killed after a shooting at a Saline County residence early Friday morning. Another man has turned himself in. On October 20, 2023 at just before 2:30 a.m., deputies with the Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) responded to the scene. In a statement from the SCSO, a shooting happened in the area of […]
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