The Benton Police Department (BNPD) will host their 15th event to take in unused and unneeded prescription drugs on Saturday, October 28th. The opioid problem has grown across America, but the BNPD says it can be reversed by community conversations and participation in drug take back events. This event – part of Arkansas Drug Take Back […]
Saline County law enforcement takes over 1,500 pounds of drugs off the street in one day
Saline County law enforcement collected over 1,500 pounds of drugs on Saturday, April 29th. It wasn’t a drug bust, but rather an event to collect expired and unused prescription drugs. Similar to a bust though, it keeps drugs from ending up on the street, and also out of our landfills and wastewater. The Benton Police Department […]
Bring Your Expired and Unused Prescriptions to Turn In Safely on Saturday
The Benton Police Department announced the 14th “Operation Medicine Cabinet” will be held in the parking lot of Walmart in Benton, located at 17309 Interstate 30. This event, part of the Arkansas Drug Take Back Day, will be held on Saturday, April 29th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Bryant Police Department will […]
“Tired of Making Headstones for Children” Started the Rx Takeback; Up to Nearly 5 Tons Since 2009
Since the start of Operation Medicine Cabinet in 2009, the Benton Police Department has collected nearly 5 tons of prescription medications. Those medications have been taken out of the path of those who might abuse or misuse them, in an effort to enhance safety in the community. The drug take back program also is an […]
Benton PD Announces their 13th Operation Medicine Cabinet Event
Drug overdose deaths is now the leading cause of accidental deaths in the U.S., surpassing vehicle fatality accidents by nearly 18,000 deaths. In an effort to greatly reduce the epidemic, the Benton Police Department will hold the 13th Operation Medicine Cabinet on Saturday, Oct. 22. The drug-take-back event will be held from 10 a.m. […]