MySaline received several reports of shots fired at Tyndall Park last night. The Benton Police Department said in a statement Monday that officers responded to a call of shots fired just after 8 p.m. Sunday, following a disturbance at Tyndall Park. They say no injuries were reported. If you have any information, photos or video […]
Update: Benton PD says Officer on paid leave during investigation of shooting
UPDATE AUG 8, 2022 The Benton Police Department (BNPD) is still investigating an incident that resulted in an officer-involved shooting on Sunday, July 24, 2022, around 8:15 p.m. The officer, Brian Franklin, did not suffer injuries. He continues to be on paid administrative leave, pending results of the internal investigation and prosecutor review. A traffic […]
Arkansas School Safety Commission to reassemble in response school shooting, other violent events
With the increased concern about school safety in the wake of recent events around the nation, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Friday that he has issued an executive order to reinstate the Arkansas School Safety Commission. “The recent violence in Texas was a stark reminder that the work of securing our schools is never done,” Governor […]
Sheriff’s Office arrests man after robbery & attack at Saline County store
UPDATE MARCH 19, 2021 Law enforcement was able to get a warrant and arrest a suspect in the recent aggravated robbery of a Saline County convenience store. A man robbed the Big Red Store on Woodson Lateral, saying he had a gun in his hand. According to records from the Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), […]
Bryant Middle School Was on Lockdown Thursday After Parent Concern
According to the Bryant School District, Bryant Middle School was temporarily on lockdown on Thursday. Spokesperson Devin Sherrill issued the following statement from the District. Earlier today Bryant Middle School received a report from a parent of a missing handgun. It was NOT believed the gun was in the building, but ALL precautions were taken […]
Teen Allegedly Refuses to Drop Weapon, Resulting in Officer-Involved Fatal Shooting
At approximately 11:44 a.m. Monday, October 17, 2016, officers responded to the 1200 block of River Oaks for a report of a family disturbance with a 17-year-old juvenile possessing a handgun. Upon arrival, officers were told the 17-year-old suspect had fled into a wooded area near the home. Multiple officers searched the area for a […]
Saline County 911 – Rape, Dog Bite, Dehydration, Shots Fired, Suspicious Person, Stolen Rifle
MySaline deletes names and exact addresses from these reports to protect the innocent. It is not edited for grammar. These are 911 calls, not police reports or sworn testimony. You are reading only what dispatch has recorded that the callers tell them. STONEHILL DR No I City: ALEXANDER /Zipcode: 72002 Complainant: Juvenile […]
Paron Volunteer Fire Association to Raffle Off a Muzzleloader
Paron Volunteer Fire Association (PVFA) announces they will be doing a “Stretch Raffle” and someone will win a muzzleloader! The announcement via Facebook: We are auctioning off a CVA muzzleloader with stainless steel barrel and a scope to help raise much-needed funds for our fire department. What is a stretch raffle? I’m glad you asked! […]