Another baby was surrendered to a Safe Haven Baby Box in Benton, Arkansas on Tuesday, May 30th at 5:23 p.m. This is the third time a parent has used the Baby Box at Benton Fire Station #3 since it was installed in September 2019. Nationwide, 31 babies have been surrendered to local first responders in […]
Infant readying for adoption less than 24 hours after being surrendered at fire station
A baby is safe and has already begun the adoption process after being left at a Benton, Arkansas fire station. Chief Evans stated, “There was an infant surrendered into our Safe Haven Baby Box Tuesday night. The baby was healthy and well cared for, obviously loved. It is my understanding the mother traveled from out of […]
Former Alexander officer cleared of liability in 2012 shooting
Former Alexander officer cleared of liability in 2012 shootin In U.S. District Court Thursday, December 7, a jury cleared former City of Alexander Police Officer Nancy Cummings of any liability in the shooting death of 30-year old Carlton Wallace. The decision follows a $150,000 proposal to settle out of court, which was turned down by […]
Benton PD Seeks Suspect in Theft Incident at Benton Store
This suspect is wanted by the Benton Police Department (BNPD)for questioning in the theft of merchandise from Academy Sports about 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 16. The suspect fled in a silver Nissan Altima with paper tags with two other suspects inside the vehicle. Anyone with information on the identity of the suspect is encouraged to […]
PD Seeks Benton Man with Warrants for Sex Crimes Involving Children
The Benton Police Department (BNPD) is looking for help from the public in finding Bruce Wayne Devries, 57, of Benton. Devries has felony warrants for: Rape; Producing, Directing, or Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child; Distributing, Possessing, or Viewing of a Matter Depicting Sexually Explicit Conduct Involving a Child; and Pandering or Possessing Visual […]
BREAKING: Bryant Officials Seek Public’s Help to Find GREEN Suspect
REWARDS OFFERED! The City of Bryant has been alerted to be on the lookout for leprechauns. Over the past week, the Bryant Police Department has received information from various community leaders that something was amiss. MySaline got video of this joint press conference between the City of Bryant, the Bryant PD, the Bryant Boys and Girls Club […]
PD Looking for Armed Suspect That Robbed a Benton Couple in Their Home
At approximately 3:05 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24, officers with the Benton Police Department responded to the area of Northshore, Oakbrook Cove and Denise for reports of Breaking and Entering of vehicles, one of which led to a home invasion robbery. Three black men, at least one brandishing a handgun, entered a home, robbed a couple […]
Benton Police Officers & Dispatchers first in U.S. to undergo this suicide prevention training
The Benton Police Department became the first law enforcement agency in the U.S. to receive training from safeTALK. BNPD officers, staff, and dispatchers with the Communications Department, received the training to best recognize individuals who maybe suicidal and how to best react. “This training helps us build bridges with people in need,” Chief Kirk Lane […]
Share to help Bryant PD Find This Stolen 4-Wheeler
On 9/20/2016 this 2004 ARCTIC CAT ATV was stolen from South Shobe Road in Bryant. The ATV has a razorback sticker above the 4X4 decal. If you know anything about the location of this ATV, contact Bryant Police Department at (501) 847-0211, and reference #16-008621.