UPDATE 12/06/2016 140PM: BNPD Says Deceased Robbery Suspect Might Be 2012 “Camo Cowboy” About 2:50 p.m., I started getting messages from MySaline readers that something was happening at the Simmons Bank location on Military Road. I contacted Matt Burks, the spokesperson for Benton Police Department. He said a disturbance call came from the business and […]
Law Enforcement Looking for Seatbelts over Thanksgiving Holiday
This Thanksgiving, Arkansas State Police along with the Bryant Police Department is teaming up with the U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and law enforcement agencies across the country on a high-visibility Click It or Ticket mobilization to make sure all Thanksgiving travelers are wearing their seat belts. Thanksgiving is one of […]
Female Suspect Sought in Connection with Benton Motel Theft
The Benton Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance to identify this suspect. She is wanted for questioning concerning stolen items at America’s Best Inn, located at 1221 South Hwy 5, at 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the BNPD at 501-778-1171 or 501-315-TIPS. Individuals also may […]
Benton PD Awarded 18th Time for Seatbelt, Speeding & DWI Enforcement
The Benton Police Department is pleased to announce their 18th year of participation in the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP). The STEP program is a grant funded by the federal government for officers to work overtime hours for seatbelt enforcement, speeding and DWI enforcement. The STEP grant enforcement initiative is designed to increase seat belt […]
Benton Business Owner Presents Appreciation Award to Thank Officers After Alleged Burglary
Three Benton police officers were praised and given awards this week for their swift response and arrest of two suspects who allegedly attempted to burglarize a business. “We want to thank [business owner] Jarrett Clements and COP Security Systems for recognizing our officers for the quick apprehension of the suspects,” Captain Kevin Russell said. “We […]
New for the Holidays: Bearded Bryant PD
“No Shave November” is in full swing right now and the Bryant Police Department & Bryant FOP are getting in on it. They want to raise money for the annual “Santas with Badges” program that helps children in our community to have a better Christmas. Each December since 2013, Bryant officers have taken selected Bryant children shopping at the Bryant […]
Three Local Law Enforcement Agencies Name New Field Training Officers
Officers from the Benton and Bryant Police Departments, along with deputies from the Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), have completed course work toward being certified Field Training Officers. The 32-hour course was held at the Benton Police Department with 15 students. This is also the first time the sheriff’s office has implemented the Arkansas Commission […]
Obituary – Keagan Anthony-Wade Schweikle – Aug 18 1999 – Oct 17 2016
Keagan Anthony-Wade Schweikle, 17, of Benton, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2016. He was born on August 18, 1999, in Benton, to parents Piper Partridge and Dominic Schweikle. He was a junior at Harmony Grove High School, where he was a member of the baseball team. Keagan lived in Naples, Florida for most […]
“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 […]
Bryant School Bus Driver Injured in Wreck Monday Morning
The good news is there were no kids on the bus. According to Bryant School District Spokesperson Devin Sherrill, there was an accident Monday morning in Paron, involving one of the District’s school buses. Sherrill stated, “The accident happened on Highway 298 (Paron area). The driver was returning after dropping off students. No students were […]
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