Law enforcement leaders and legislators gathered in the second-floor rotunda at the state capitol today as Governor Asa Hutchinson signed a bill that grants one-time stipends of up to $5,000 to police and probation and parole officers, and a second bill that increases the salary for Arkansas state troopers and other certified law enforcement officers […]
Several fake license plates didn’t keep this car full of drugs from getting pulled over
A recent traffic stop produced several illegal drugs and a pile of fake license plates. Saline County Sheriff’s Office Deputies pulled over a black Kia Forte with three people in it, at the intersection of Spring Lake Road and Arch Street. The incident report states that the driver, Christy Collums, age 40, appeared nervous and […]
Sheriff’s Office looking to hire for 11 positions
The Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is currently hiring for Detention Officers. DETENTION OFFICERS (5 POSITIONS)… $11.68-$12.89/HR DETENTION CORPORAL… $12.83-$14.94/HR DETENTION SERGEANT… $16.06-$18.71/HR TRAINING & SPECIAL PROJECTS LIEUTENANT… $1,790.69-$2,238.38 PATROL SERGEANT… UP TO $19.18/HR PATROL CORPORAL… UP TO $17.82/HR PATROL… $14.21-$16.55/HR Click the link below to get more information about the job. They do not […]
Saline County Sheriff Wright Announces Annual Award Recipients
Saline County Sheriff Rodney Wright selected the following Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) personnel for the 2019 Annual Awards: Medal of Valor – This award is presented, if applicable, to those members who, in the line of duty, on or off duty, that have placed themselves in immediate and serious danger, far above the risk […]
Deputy honored for saving victim from opioid overdose
Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Chief Deputy Jay Fitzpatrick awarded the Lifesaving Award to Dep. Rachelle Stewart on Monday on behalf of Sheriff Rodney Wright. The award comes after Dep. Stewart responded to an unknown medical emergency to assist EMS personnel with a patient that was unconscious and not breathing. Dep. Stewart recognized the signs […]
Benton man arrested and charged with attempted murder; Traskwood victim critical
Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) deputies and detectives have arrested Mr. Jerred Wootten in connection with the attempted murder of a Traskwood man last week. On Thursday, October 10th, deputies were called to a report of a man who had been severely beaten in Traskwood. Through the course of the investigation, detectives developed information leading […]
Sheriff’s Association Honors SCSO Sergeant Gilliam for Dedication
Sergeant Wade Gilliam of the Saline County Sheriff’s Office Selective Enforcement Unit was honored recently by the Arkansas Sheriffs Association at their annual conference last week in Rogers. Sgt. Gilliam received the 2019 Outstanding Service Award for his dedication to the Arkansas Sheriff’s Association Honor Guard Team. Sgt. Gilliam has been a member of the […]
Burglary Suspect in Avilla Caught After Lengthy Pursuit and a Trip Through the Bushes
According to the Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), there was an arrest Wednesday morning after a lengthy pursuit of a man suspected of several burglaries. The SCSO took several reports of burglaries and B&E (breaking and entering) last week in the Avilla area. After investigating, deputies had a description of an older white SUV with […]
Medical Assist Leads to Arrest of Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office Deputy
A Pulaski County Deputy has been arrested in Saline County on charges related to an altercation early Sunday morning. On September 17, 2017, Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) deputies responded to the 1100 block of Brookhaven Court to assist medics. Upon arrival, one victim was being treated for a facial laceration by Lake Norrell Fire […]
Saline County Deputy’s Name Added to the Memorial Wall in DC
Sgt. Wade Gilliam of the Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) went to Washington D.C. over the weekend to participate in the National Law Enforcement Memorial services. The Memorial committee invited the SCSO to have a representative attend, since a fallen Saline County Deputy would have his name added to the Wall. Gilbert Byrd Burchfield was […]