The Benton Police Department (BNPD) held a ceremony Monday, June 12 to honor the 20-year career of Lt. Terry Fuller. “It’s been a fulfilling career,” Lt. Fuller said. “I never thought I’d see this day. I’m going to miss all the friends I’ve made and worked with here.” After serving three years with the Hot […]
Former Rivendell Employee Arrested for Allegedly Embezzling $80,000
According to a report by the Benton Police Department, a former employee of Rivendell Behavioral Health Services in Benton, has been arrested on several criminal charges. The report says Benton officers went to Rivendell and met with the CEO and CFO on April 6, 2016 in reference to former employee Crissy Filyaw, age 40, of Hot Springs, embezzling […]
School Employee Charged with Sexual Assault with 16-Year-Old
A substitute teacher and secretary for Arkansas Christian Academy in Bryant has been arrested for allegedly having an improper relationship with a 16-year-old student. Amanda Knight, 38, of Alexander, faces a charge of 1st degree Sexual Assault, class A felony. Knight reportedly turned herself in at the Benton Police Department on Sunday, August 7th, 2016 and […]