The Benton Police Department is asking for help from the public to identify the individuals pictured. Police say that between Thursday, January 13th and Saturday, January 15th, 2022, the three pictured individuals passed a total of $880.00 in counterfeit currency at Burlington Coat Factory in Benton. If you recognize them or have info regarding […]
Benton PD, Secret Service Investigating Over 240 Cases of Counterfeit Money
The Benton Police Department (BNPD) and the United States Secret Service, is investigating multiple counterfeit currency cases that have occurred in Benton throughout 2019. As of September, there have been 241 counterfeit bills of various denominations passed in the city this year. BNPD is seeking the public’s help in identifying the persons responsible. Recent cases […]
Benton Residents Receiving Fake Utility Calls
According to Benton Utilities, an unknown company is calling customers. They are reportedly identifying themselves as a Benton Utilities employeee and demanding payment or else service will be shut off. Benton Utilities says they do not contact customers by phone to inform them they are past due. They send a past due notice by mail […]
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 […]
Fake Animal Control Van Reported Taking Animals in Bauxite
The Humane Society of Saline County warns residents that the City of Bauxite said they received information that a white van marked as “Animal Control” was driving the Bauxite city streets this morning using a flashlight and attempting to take dogs. This was not anyone with the city of Bauxite. They don’t have animal control. The City […]