Attorney General Tim Griffin issued a statement on the arrest of John Moseley, 41, of Benton on 30 counts of distributing, possessing, or viewing of matter depicting sexually explicit conduct involving a child. “Special agents in my office’s Special Investigations Division arrested this man after executing a search warrant at his home on December 11, […]
Saline County duo wanted after hundreds of pounds of drugs, and stolen items found
Deputies have warrants out for two Saline County individuals after finding a large amount of drugs in a vehicle and at a residence. Garry Keith Wood and Christian Plummer both have warrants for their arrest for Theft by Receiving (felony) and Trafficking a controlled substance (felony). On Monday, November 13, 2023 deputies with the Saline […]
Come to Colton’s Thursday and get served on Tip-A-Cop night
Would you rather be served a warrant or a steak? Ok, this is actually not an either-or situation, but you can help local law enforcement to fundraise for a great cause. Every year, police officers serve customers by waiting tables for tips and this year, it’s at Colton’s Steak House. When you “Tip-a-Cop,” the money […]
Sheriff’s Office FINDS man missing since Nov 21 morning
UPDATE: HE HAS BEEN FOUND —- Be on the lookout for Mr. Macrio Aguilar, a 88 year old Hispanic male, who was last seen on November 20th, 2021 at 8:58 A.M. Aguilar was wearing a black shirt, blue sweater, green jacket, and a black beanie with khaki cargo pants. He was last seen on camera […]
Saline County man gets a 20-year sentence for several counts of possession of child pornography
Roughly two years after a Benton man turned himself in, he pleaded guilty to child pornography charges and was sentenced in court, according to the Attorney General’s Office. David Jefferson Brown, age 46, of Benton was convicted of 4 counts of distributing, possessing or viewing matter depicting sexually explicit conduct involving a child, a class […]
Report It to Authorities If You Get This Scam Call
The Saline County Sheriff’s Office has taken reports of a telephone scam that is prevalent in the area. Many residents of Saline County have been receiving threatening telephone calls from individuals posing deputies of the Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO). The callers typically inform victims that they have warrants for their arrest, or that they […]
Report It to Authorities If You Get This Scam Call About Jury Duty
According to Saline County Circuit Clerk Myka Bono Sample, citizens are reporting that they are receiving fake phone calls about jury duty. The caller tells citizens they have failed to be present for jury duty and must therefore pay a fine or be arrested. “The Circuit Clerk’s Office would never call a citizen to inform […]
Saline County Deputy’s Name Added to the Memorial Wall in DC
Sgt. Wade Gilliam of the Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) went to Washington D.C. over the weekend to participate in the National Law Enforcement Memorial services. The Memorial committee invited the SCSO to have a representative attend, since a fallen Saline County Deputy would have his name added to the Wall. Gilbert Byrd Burchfield was […]
Fatal Shooting in Mabelvale Appears to Be Connected to LR Incident
As an update to the weekend story of a shooting in Mabelvale, on Saturday, May 13, 2017, at approximately 9:10 pm, deputies from the Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) were dispatched to an address in the 7000 block of Myrtle Drive, Mabelvale, for a shooting. Upon arrival, a male was found unresponsive in the driveway of […]