Update 09/19/2017, 3:00PM: The police report from a mugging incident Monday morning, September 18, 2017 has been amended to describe the suspect as a black male juvenile. Except for names and exact address, this is the report narrative, verbatim: On 09/18/2017 at approximately 10:26 AM, I was dispatched to Walmart at 17309 I-30 in reference […]
Firefighter Impersonator Gets 5 Years Prison, 3 Years Suspended Release
Remember this guy who went to the homes of elderly Saline County residents supposedly do random smoke alarm tests then taking their prescription drugs? Thomas Wright of Benton gets 5 years in prison for that and 3 years of suspended release according to the Saline County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Bryant PD Arrests “Fake Fireman,” 12 […]
Roofing Scam Hits 92-Year-Old Benton Resident
In Saline County, we like to shop local and we like to give the little guy our business. However, sometimes, the person asking for your business isn’t what they appear to be. This roofing scam isn’t new, it makes legitimate businesses look bad, and it makes homeowners wonder who they can trust. Here’s the message […]