A Hensley man faces several charges after allegedly shooting someone in the chest. Jacob Lee Wooten, age 35, of Hensley, was arrested by Deputies from the Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) in the area of Springlake Cutoff at around 2 a.m. after Independence Day. According to the arrest report from SCSO, Deputies were dispatched to […]
Escaped Inmate Now in Custody at Saline County Jail
UPDATE JUNE 23, 2020 11:00AM The Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) confirmed that escapee Edward Charles Anderson is now in custody at the Saline County Detention Center as of Tuesday morning. The SCSO said in a statement, “We would like to thank the public for their help with tips and information regarding the whereabouts of […]
Juvenile Male Dead from Gunshot Wound in Benton; One Suspect in Custody
One juvenile male in Benton died Saturday from a gunshot wound and another male is in custody. Benton Police Department responded to a possible shooting call just after 9:30 p.m. Saturday at a N. Fourth Street residence. Upon arrival, officers discovered an unresponsive juvenile male victim suffering from a single gunshot wound. The victim was transported […]
Hutchinson creates Law Enforcement Task Force; Member list includes activists
Governor Asa Hutchinson created the Task Force to Advance the State of Law Enforcement in Arkansas on Tuesday. The task force was created to study and analyze the best practices and procedures for recruiting, training, and maintaining law enforcement officers in Arkansas. The task force will make recommendations to the Governor on enhancing trust between […]
State Police releases name of deceased Alexander Police Officer
UPDATE JUNE 4, 2020 3:13PM The Arkansas State Police is investigating the death an Alexander Police Officer, Scott Hutton, 36, of Bryant. Saline County Sheriff’s Deputies were sent to the 15400 block of Evergreen in Alexander about 7:12 p.m. Wednesday, June 3rd, where they found Hutton wounded by a gunshot and lying outside the residence. […]
Editorial: Rumors hurt the community; Research before you repeat
It’s time for a letter from the editor. I don’t do this often, but maybe I should. Yesterday I got many messages from people thinking there were “busloads” of bad folks coming to Benton and Bryant to do damage. One threat even mentioned a specific neighborhood. Not one person knew the source of the information, […]
Benton Mayor Issues Citywide Curfew for a Week, Due to Civil Unrest
Benton Mayor Tom Farmer issued a proclamation on Tuesday afternoon calling a citywide curfew, in relation to violence and property damage that has occurred in other cities. The death of Minneapolis resident George Floyd has sparked many peaceful protests, but some individuals have resorted to crime. The proclamation states that the Mayor has received information […]
Suspect uses counterfeit hundred at Benton Goodwill
The Benton Police Department is looking for a suspect they say attempted to pass a counterfeit $100 bill at Goodwill in Benton. When the employee notified the subject the money was counterfeit, the subject fled the area leaving behind the counterfeit bill. If you recognize this individual, please notify the Benton Police Department’s Criminal Investigations […]
Benton man arrested in connection with several break-ins
A Benton man was arrested in connection with several recent break-ins. Benton Police Department responded to A2Z Collision in reference to a breaking or entering in progress at approximately 10:30 p.m. Wednesday. The suspect, identified as David Welch, age 36, of Benton, was apprehended at the scene. He was transported to the Saline County Jail […]
Benton Police: Local Resident Robs, Runs, Gets Arrested
A Benton suspect ran from police after allegedly robbing a store, but Benton Police officers caught up and arrested him. Officers responded to a call of an aggravated robbery at Dollar General on Benton Parkway just before 8:30 a.m. Thursday. The suspect, Deamonte Terry, age 21, of Benton, fled the scene but officers ran and […]
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