The Benton Police Department is teaming up with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to spread the message about the dangers of buzzed or drunk driving as St. Patrick’s Day approaches. Look for increased enforcement on the roads and zero tolerance for impaired driving. “We want everyone to enjoy St. Patrick’s […]
Benton woman surrenders to warrant related to negligent homicide and DWI charges
A Benton woman turned herself into authorities in relation to charges of Negligent Homicide and Driving While Intoxicated. Felicity Johnson, age 22, went to the Benton Police Department Wednesday after learning she had a warrant stemming from a pedestrian vs. vehicle fatality accident. On January 12, 2020, officers responded to the North Service Road at […]
Football player accused of sexual assault; Turns himself in
Eighteen-year-old Catrell Wallace, of Bryant, turned himself in at the Saline County Jail early Monday morning in reference to felony warrants for Sexual Assault 2nd Degree and Tampering. The incident leading to these charges reportedly occurred during the early morning hours on January 1. Wallace was age 18 at the time of the incident; the […]
One hospitalized, teen suspect arrested in Benton stabbing in vehicle
Benton Police officers responded just before 5 p.m. Tuesday to call about a stabbing at the Interstate 30 south service road near Alcoa Exchange. Officers discovered a juvenile male victim there, suffering from a single stab wound. He was transported to an area hospital in stable condition, where he was treated and released. Jamal Mauldin, […]
Benton Police identify deceased man from under Interstate bridge
UPDATE JAN 13, 2020 The identity of the male subject discovered early Saturday morning near the Military Road overpass has been confirmed and next of kin has been notified, according to the Benton Police Department. He is identified as 37-year-old Calvin Eugene Jones, Jr., of Saratoga, Arkansas. The cause of death is still under investigation. […]
Benton PD arrest woman in possession of stolen car and credit card
Benton Police arrested a woman on Thursday after pulling over a stolen vehicle with stolen plates. On December 19th at about 12:55 p.m., officers observed a blue 2019 Ford Edge leaving Hiland Place. The license plate on the vehicle was reported as stolen from Little Rock. Benton Detectives also received a tip that it was […]
Benton PD Leads the Charge in the Annual Saline County Polar Plunge Jan 25th
The annual Saline County Polar Plunge is set for Saturday, January 25th. The Benton Police Department invites the community to form a team, dress in costumes (optional) and take the plunge at Hurricane Lake in support of Special Olympics Arkansas athletes. Registration begins at 9 a.m., costume parade and awards at 10:30 a.m., and the anticipated […]
“Shop with Our Cops” Allows 44 Kids to Shop for Presents this Year
If you were wondering why there were so many police units at the Walmart location in Benton Tuesday night, I’m happy to report that it was a positive event. Saline County Sheriff Rodney Wright, deputies and officers from surrounding agencies came together for the annual “Shop With Our Cops” event at the Benton Walmart. Each […]
Benton PD investigating fatal pedestrian accident at bridge
Benton Police Department responded to the Carpenter Street overpass just before 8:30 p.m. Monday in reference to a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle. A female victim, 54-year-old Heidi Taylor of Benton, was transported to a nearby hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries. BNPD Criminal Investigations Division detectives and the Accident Reconstruction Team […]
Suspect taken into custody after flashing blue lights at vehicles
Benton Police Department officers responded to the area of Military Road and Landers Road just before 7:30 p.m. Saturday in reference to a red Infiniti using flashing blue lights that made other vehicles move over. After patrolling the area, the vehicle was located in the area of Edison Avenue and 19-year-old Cameron Haden of Benton […]
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