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A Benton man was arrested on Sunday, after accusations of bestiality, accompanied with video evidence. On Sunday, August 4, 2024, around 5:30 p.m., a Benton Police Officer took a report from a mother and daughter in the parking lot of the Police Department, in reference to a report of bestiality. The daughter found a video on […]
Police say man in his 80s was run over by a vehicle by a woman
An 85-year-old man suffered injuries after being run over with a vehicle, according to the Benton Police Department. READ MORE BELOW Benton Police officers responded to the area of Highway 5 North and Kenwood (near Circle K and Exxon stations) just after midnight Friday/Saturday, following reports of an aggravated robbery with one injured victim. Officers […]
Benton woman faces attempted murder charge; Police say she tried to run over a girl
A Benton woman faces several charges, including attempted murder, after police say she tried to hit someone with her car. READ MORE BELOW Benton Police officers responded to a private property accident at Home Depot- 17060 I-30- just after 6:45 p.m. Friday. The incident involved several juveniles and an unoccupied vehicle that was struck in […]
Former Benton officer named State Trooper of the Year after intentional crash
What do you do when a vehicle is going the wrong way on the Interstate? Austin Duncan was named Arkansas State Trooper of the Year Award for 2023 for his actions in the situation. This was one of two honors he received. Duncan is a former Benton Police officer – now a State Trooper. Trooper Duncan, […]
Dept of Labor files injunction on Benton restaurant for age violations, worker retaliation
The owner of a Benton tavern and restaurant has agreed to comply with a preliminary injunction obtained by the U.S. Department of Labor to stop the employer from violating federal regulations. The action comes amid allegations that Tim’s Tavern and owner Tim Steppach failed to pay minimum and overtime wages as required, kept workers’ tips, […]
Elementary class in Bryant wants to treat officers May 14th for Nat’l Police Week
Police officers are invited to come to Hurricane Creek Elementary School in Bryant on Tuesday, to be celebrated by Mrs. Hannah Stringer’s class. It’s National Police Week and on May 14th from 8:30 until 9:30 a.m., the kids want to treat officers to donuts, juice, and a big “Thank You!” The address is 6091 Alcoa […]
Police investigate Benton school threat; Suspect in custody
The Benton Police Department (BNPD) was alerted to a possible danger to Benton Junior High School on social media on Monday. A threat was on the Snapchat app. It was directed at “BJHS” and it specified Thursday, April 11th, 2024. Federal and local law enforcement engaged with the individual who shared the post, as well […]
Benton Police Chief adds statement to video after verdict reversal in teen death suit
Update April 10, 2024: The video below was made before the more recent verdict on April 9, 2024. In light of the Judge overturning the previous $32 million judgement against the City of Benton and former Police Chief Kirk Lane, current Chief Scotty Hodges issued the following statement on April 10, 2024: I know there […]
Judge reverses $32 million order from February concerning deceased teen at officer’s hands
A U.S. judge reversed a February ruling against the City of Benton and former Police Chief – in favor of the family of a deceased teen. That teen, Keagan Schweikle, age 17, was from Benton, and a Harmony Grove student. United States District Judge Brian S. Miller on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, vacated the previous […]
Benton restaurant owner in jail again after more sex charges surface
UPDATE PUBLISHED FEB 28, 2024 A restaurant owner was initially arrested on January 25, 2024 and charged with two counts of Sexual Assault Fourth Degree. Benton Police Department investigated and ended up charging Tim Steppach, age 46, with more crimes. BNPD arranged with Steppach to turn himself in. He was taken into custody Wednesday morning […]
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