A Benton man was arrested on Thursday, October 27th and faces charges related to a reported rape involving a juvenile, at Chapel Ridge Apartments. The Benton Police Department received information that indicated probable cause to investigate the situation. Officers then arrested Markise Jones, age 32, of Benton. The charges are Rape, a Class Y Felony; […]
Benton Police suspect foul play while investigating body found in neighborhood
Benton Police Department responded to a residence on Valley Street just prior to 6 p.m. Thursday in reference to a deceased male being discovered. The victim is believed to be a missing person out of Little Rock. Positive identification is pending. Detectives with the Benton Police Department Criminal Investigations Division responded to the scene and […]
Video: Shooting Victim Stable; Suspect Faces Several Charges
UPDATE – Mar 26, 2020 5:00 p.m. The victim in Wednesday’s shooting at McDonald’s on I-30/Alcoa, a 34-year-old female, is in stable condition and expected to make a full recovery. Benton Police Department responded to a call of shots fired at approximately 7 a.m. Wednesday at McDonald’s- 20726 I-30 and discovered the victim suffering from […]