UPDATE 7PM 02/20/2017 FROM BENTON PD Officers have recovered the black Camaro suspected in the shooting incident. Detectives have located a victim and one other party involved. The white GMC double-cab truck is still being sought. UPDATE 5:26PM 02/20/2017 FROM BENTON PD: About 2:40 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20, officers with the Benton Police Department […]
Sheriff’s Office Investigating Shots Fired in Mabelvale
UPDATE 11/28/2016: Shortly before 8:00 p.m. on November 27, 2016, deputies from the Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) were dispatched to an address in the 8100 block of Russwood Lane West, Mabelvale, for a shooting. Upon the arrival of deputies, it could not be determined how many victims were involved or if anyone was physically […]
Officer’s Name Released in Shooting of Benton Teen; Parent Press Conference LIVE Video at 2pm
Based upon confirmation of evidence received from the Arkansas State Crime Lab yesterday, Benton Police Chief Kirk Lane is releasing the name of the officer involved in the shooting incident from Monday, October 17, 2016. The officer involved in shooting is Officer Kyle Ellison assigned as a K-9 Officer for the Benton Police Department. Officer […]
Teen Allegedly Refuses to Drop Weapon, Resulting in Officer-Involved Fatal Shooting
At approximately 11:44 a.m. Monday, October 17, 2016, officers responded to the 1200 block of River Oaks for a report of a family disturbance with a 17-year-old juvenile possessing a handgun. Upon arrival, officers were told the 17-year-old suspect had fled into a wooded area near the home. Multiple officers searched the area for a […]