The City of Bryant is aware of issues. Storms pass through and water needs a space to go. Vehicles roll by and the roads need upkeep. Police and Fire workers serve the people and deserve a secure retirement. These are three big reasons the City gathered capable minds to untangle the tasks. “Our city’s growth […]
Benton man arrested after a disturbance at a motel
A Benton man is in custody and the Benton Police Department (BNPD) is investigating, after an incident at a motel Friday night. READ MORE BELOW BNPD officers responded to Eagle Suites, 17701 I-30 South, just after 7 p.m. Friday in reference to a disturbance. Officers and detectives on scene were able to peacefully resolve the […]
The Beat Goes on 5K race is rescheduled due to extreme cold
Due to extreme cold temperatures and potentially icy conditions, we have postponed the Beat Goes on 5K. It has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 19, 2025. On Saturday, February 22nd, Saline Memorial Hospital is hosting the Beat Goes on 5K. The race starts at 9 a.m. at Saline Memorial Hospital, loops through downtown Benton […]
City of Alexander Mayor chooses new Police Chief for “new direction”
There’s a new lawman in town. City of Alexander Mayor Crystal Herrmann announced Monday, February 3, 2025 that she chose Timothy Preator as the new Police Chief. Read more below Chief Preator has been with the City of Alexander since September 2024 as a Patrol Sergeant, and was employed at the Saline County Sheriff’s office […]
Former Bryant Police Officer arrested for unauthorized ACIC database access
Special Agents with the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of the Arkansas State Police (ASP) arrested Christopher Bennett, 22, of Little Rock for illegally obtaining information from the Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC) database. Read more below. The ACIC database provides critical information technology services to the state’s law enforcement and criminal justice agencies. Bennett told […]
Get to know our local responders Dec 30th at a special lunch in Bryant celebrating their work
Local first responders invite everyone to a special lunch on December 30th in Bryant, to meet them and allow a closer relationship with the community. Read more below. Come on that Monday beginning at 11:00 a.m. to have lunch at The Local Tavern at 3429 Market Place Avenue, Bryant AR. (Formerly Crave, it’s around the […]
Malvern man identified in fatal officer-involved shooting incident
UPDATE / TUE NOV 26, 2024 The suspect in a fatal officer-involved shooting on Friday, November 22, 2024, has been identified as Eddie Williams, 42, from Malvern. READ MORE BELOW During the incident, Williams, armed with an AR-style rifle, opened fire on law enforcement. In response, Troopers and officers from the MPD returned fire, striking […]
Three flee with stolen items, PD collars and cuffs them
The Benton Police Department is investigating two unrelated vehicle accidents, each with a fatality. READ MORE BELOW Benton Police Department officers were patrolling the Hickory Heights neighborhood around 3:30 a.m. Monday when they encountered suspicious activity near Dapple Gray Road. Officers attempted to make contact with multiple subjects, who fled on foot and […]
State Trooper from Benton arrested; Faces several charges related to domestic incident
A State Trooper from Benton, Arkansas, faces charges stemming from a domestic incident. READ MORE BELOW Arkansas State Police (ASP) Sgt. Brandon Lofton, age 41, was arrested Tuesday morning, November 5, 2024, in connection to an altercation with his wife. Lofton was charged with Aggravated Assault on a Family or Household Member, two counts of […]
State Police seeks help locating suspect at large in highway worker death
One highway worker was killed and one was seriously injured during a pursuit through West Memphis, Arkansas. Law enforcement is still seeking the suspect. READ MORE BELOW The Arkansas State Police (ASP) is assisting the U.S. Marshals Service in locating Calvion Dayshun Thomas, 23, of Memphis, Tennessee. Thomas is wanted in connection to the death […]
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