The 6th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney determined an Arkansas State Police (ASP) Trooper and three Benton Police officers were justified in the use of deadly force in the shooting death of Aaron Watson, 35, of Hot Springs that occurred on Monday, January 1, 2024. READ MORE BELOW Watson died after leading law enforcement on a […]
Benton PD Lieutenant Graduates From FBI National Academy
A local officer just graduated from the 291st Session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, according to Benton Police Department. READ MORE BELOW 👇 Congratulations to Lieutenant Brian Bigelow was among the 254 law enforcement officers who graduated on September 12, 2024. The session was comprised of men and women from 47 states, […]
Benton Church to Host First Responders Luncheon Thursday
Benton First United Methodist Church will be hosting their First Responders Appreciation Luncheon this Thursday, September 19th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All First Responders are invited to stop by for hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and dessert! The address is 200 N. Market Street in Benton.
Murder suspect in custody after allegedly shooting a man at Bryant apartments
A Bryant man is dead from a shooting, and his alleged killer was at large overnight but is now in custody. It all happened in some apartments near the main police and fire stations in Bryant. READ MORE BELOW On Sunday, August 25, 2024, at approximately 12:15 P.M., a call came in for the Bryant […]
Former Benton officer named State Trooper of the Year after intentional crash
What do you do when a vehicle is going the wrong way on the Interstate? Austin Duncan was named Arkansas State Trooper of the Year Award for 2023 for his actions in the situation. This was one of two honors he received. Duncan is a former Benton Police officer – now a State Trooper. Trooper Duncan, […]
Saline County man accused of attempted murder found hiding in creek
An Alexander man faces several charges after evidence shows he is a suspect in attempted murder. On Monday, July 15, 2024, at about 10:30 a.m., Alexander Police Department was called to the scene of an disturbance with a suspect who may have tried to kill someone. According to the police report, three officers responded at […]
Local first responders performing exercises for active shooter situation at schools, June 17-28
First responder agencies will have a large presence around Bauxite Schools from June 17-28th, according to the Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO). They say you shouldn’t be alarmed, since they will be conducting active shooter training on those days. This will involve the SCSO, along with local Police and Fire Departments, and Emergency Medical Services. […]
Watch 3 local law agencies run through Bryant for Special Olympics on May 21st
The 2024 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Summer Games is kicking off across the state. Officers from all over the state will carry the Flame of Hope in their cities. The iconic Flame will make its way to Little Rock. On Thursday May 23rd on the Capitol Steps at 9:30am, the four flames from all corners […]
Elementary class in Bryant wants to treat officers May 14th for Nat’l Police Week
Police officers are invited to come to Hurricane Creek Elementary School in Bryant on Tuesday, to be celebrated by Mrs. Hannah Stringer’s class. It’s National Police Week and on May 14th from 8:30 until 9:30 a.m., the kids want to treat officers to donuts, juice, and a big “Thank You!” The address is 6091 Alcoa […]
Police investigate Benton school threat; Suspect in custody
The Benton Police Department (BNPD) was alerted to a possible danger to Benton Junior High School on social media on Monday. A threat was on the Snapchat app. It was directed at “BJHS” and it specified Thursday, April 11th, 2024. Federal and local law enforcement engaged with the individual who shared the post, as well […]
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