On Monday, Feb. 27, detectives with the Benton Police Department received information from the Arkansas State Police Crimes Against Children Division of a possible child abuse case. A 14-year-old female reported sexual allegations with 57-year-old Bruce Wayne DeVries of Benton. The initial investigation of the allegations led to the seizure of multiple electronic devices belonging […]
Update: Found. Saline County Teen Went Missing from Camp Program
According to the Saline County Sheriff’s Office, Jonathan “Johnny” Newlun was located Monday night and has been safely reunited with his family. Sheriff Rodney Wright thanks the many citizens who phoned or emailed with information on his whereabouts. PHOTO DELETED Sometime during the evening of Sunday, February 5, 2017, Jonathan Richard Newlun, “Johnny” went missing […]
Teen Creative Writing Class Meets Every Wednesday Afternoon in Benton
Teens ages 13-18 are welcome to join a new Creative Writing Class at the Benton Library. Learn to write Poetry and Prose. Learn to develop great characters and keep your readers interested. This class meets Wednesdays from 3:30 PM – 5:15 PM
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 […]