Students at Hurricane Creek Elementary School have been learning about first responders, according to their teacher Hannah Stringer, and PTO president Amy Parnell. Parnell said the children wanted to honor all first responders on Monday. It happens that it is National Peace Officers Memorial Day. This is an official day in the United States, meant […]
Ft Smith fugitive with illegal explosives captured; FBI LR has him in custody
UPDATE ON FEB 7, 2023 A fugitive wanted by the FBI and ATF was captured Monday night. Neil Ravi Mehta was arrested without incident in Austin, TX by agents from the FBI Austin Resident Agency (RA). The investigation remains ongoing, so the agencies could not share more info at this time. In a statement, FBI […]
Shannon Hills Police Chief retires after 37 years in law enforcement
Congratulations to Shannon Hills Police Chief Allen Spears, who turned in his last shift on Monday, January 31, 2023. @nikkoswilliams4♬ original sound – Nikkos Williams Spears began his law enforcement career when he was elected Constable in Ward 2 in Saline County in November 1986. He served two 6-year terms in that position. In the […]
State grants to boost 5 Saline County law enforcement agencies with up to $100K each
The State of Arkansas awarded up to $100,000 each to five Saline County law enforcement agencies as part of a statewide grant distribution. See the list below, with local agencies in red. State-funded grants totaling more than $7 million dollars were awarded to 113 local and state law enforcement agencies and correctional or detention facilities. Approximately […]
Sheriff’s Office: Protect your valuables from the rash of break-ins
Lock your vehicle to protect against the rash of break-ins. The Saline County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by law enforcement in White County, advising that there have been multiple instances reported by residents of someone breaking in their vehicles and taking things. According to the White County Sheriff’s Office, on the morning of Tuesday, March […]
Arkansas Bills Raise Salaries for State and Local Law Enforcement, Corrections
Law enforcement leaders and legislators gathered in the second-floor rotunda at the state capitol today as Governor Asa Hutchinson signed a bill that grants one-time stipends of up to $5,000 to police and probation and parole officers, and a second bill that increases the salary for Arkansas state troopers and other certified law enforcement officers […]
Deputy uses NARCAN to revive Saline County resident from fentanyl overdose
A Saline County man overdosed on drugs but was revived after deputies administered NARCAN (naloxone). According to a report from the Saline County Sheriff’s Office, on Monday, January 10, 2022, a 29-year-old male was suffering from an overdose of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that the DEA states is 80-100 times stronger than morphine. Deputies arrived […]
Neighborhood noises in Haskell likely law enforcement doing Active Intruder Training Jun 28 – Jul 9
Some Haskell residents might hear scary or loud noises in the next week or so. The Benton Police Department and other local agencies will conduct active intruder training beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, June 28 through Friday, July 9 at Harmony Grove Schools in Haskell. Nearby residents should be prepared to hear louder-than-usual noises—to include […]
AG to announce Officer of the Year for 2020 at luncheon Jan 29th in Benton
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge will host the 2020 Arkansas Law Enforcement Officer of the Year luncheon on January 29, 2021, beginning at Noon at the Benton Event Center in Benton, 17322 Interstate 30. Rutledge will announce state, region and county officer of the year winners. Due to Covid-19, the luncheon will be held under […]
K9 at Sheriff’s Office to receive donated protective vest
Saline County Sheriff’s Office K9, Ranger, will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. the vest will be embroidered with the words “Honoring Those Who Served and Sacrificed.” Delivery is expected within 8 to 10 weeks. The organization was established in 2009, […]