UPDATE JUNE 3, 2025.

The information has been on social media for some time on Tuesday, with several people saying Jade Love, who was missing, was found deceased. The Benton Police Department say they, along with the Bryant PD, found a body near Woodland Park Road in Bryant, that they believe to be hers. The Benton PD issued a statement on Tuesday afternoon regarding the case.

There was also an in-depth video on Facebook from Bryan Stewart, who stated that Ms. Love is his niece. He also gave a lot of details from the family’s point of view. Stewart said that Love’s family didn’t get the support they needed from the Cities of Benton or Bryant.

See the Police statement below, and Mr. Stewart’s video after that.

BNPD STATEMENT: 

Benton Police Department and Bryant Police Department officers responded to the area of Woodland Park and Sheaff Avenue in Bryant just before 9 a.m. Tuesday in reference to a body being discovered in a nearby pond.

Officers believe the victim to be the subject of the BNPD missing person investigation, 22-year-old Jade Love, of Benton, but confirmation of identity is pending formal DNA testing.

As part of normal death investigation protocol, the victim was transported to the Arkansas State Crime Lab for cause of death to be determined. The death investigation is ongoing and is being conducted by Bryant Police Department due to the incident occurring in their jurisdiction. We want to thank the public and all agencies who have assisted with the investigation.

Anyone with additional information to report can contact BNPD at 501-776-5947 or 501-778-1171. You can also leave an anonymous tip by texting “BENTONPD” plus your message to 847411.

BRYAN STEWART (UNCLE) VIDEO:

Bryan Stewart says the family found Ms. Love deceased in the pond on the property of Family Church of Bryant –  not anyone from the Cities of Benton or Bryant. He stated that the Cities failed them.

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PREVIOUSLY JUNE 2, 2025 6PM

BNPD: MISSING PERSON INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY; PUBLIC ASSISTANCE SOUGHT

Benton Police Department officers took a missing person report around 11 a.m. Sunday in reference to Jade Love, age 22, of Benton. Love initially left a residence on Shelby Drive in her personal vehicle but later left the vehicle and remained on foot.

She has since been seen near Birdie Lane and Golfball Lane in Bryant, but no additional sightings have occurred. Love is described as 5 feet 6 inches tall, approximately 135 pounds with black curly hair and brown eyes. Though she has relatives in the area she was last seen, she has not made contact with them and left her phone at her residence.

If you see her or have information regarding her whereabouts, please contact BNPD at 501-776-5947 or 501-778-1171. You can also call 911 or leave an anonymous tip by texting “BENTONPD” plus your message to 847411.