Officers with the Benton Police Department are investigating a two-vehicle accident with multiple injuries and one fatality. At approximately 4:03 p.m. Saturday, December 24, officers responded to Arkansas Highway 35 near Kidd Street for a report of a two vehicle accident. Five juveniles and an adult were transported to Arkansas Children’s Hospital for treatment […]
10 Ways to Protect Your Family & Valuables This Christmas
The Benton Police Department reports that the number of home burglaries have increased recently, with many occurring during the mid-day hours. Officers have reported doors kicked in at homes and items stolen, from different areas of the city. The Department has put together a list of preventative measures you can take to protect your valuables. […]
21 Passed; 6 Failed Test for Selling Alcohol to Minors
Six businesses in Saline County were recently cited for alcohol violations following undercover compliance checks. Officers with the Benton Police Department’s Special Investigation Unit, the Saline County Sheriff’s Office, and the Alcoholic Beverage Control division of the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration conducted the undercover compliance checks. These operations were carried out with undercover […]
Family Honors Fallen Officer with Christmas Tree at BNPD
(From left) Captain Jeff Besancon, Captain Kevin Russell, Lt. Patrick Baker, Sgt. Eric Porter, Stephanie Sprague-West, Chief Kirk Lane and Assistant Chief Scotty Hodges. The blue and silver bulbs, tinsel, garland and ribbons that decorate the green Christmas tree inside the Benton Police Department patrol room does much more than lift the spirits […]
BNPD Says Deceased Robbery Suspect Might Be 2012 “Camo Cowboy”
The man fatally shot during the Friday, December 2nd attempted armed robbery at Simmons Bank is believed to be the “Camo Cowboy” who robbed the same location in 2012. “There is evidence leading us to conclude he’s the same person,” Police Chief Kirk Lane said. “We are waiting on forensic evidence to hopefully confirm.” At […]
Arby’s on Military Robbed; Benton PD Seeks 3 Suspects
Officers with the Benton Police Department responded to Arby’s on Military Road, at approximately 8:44 p.m. Saturday for a report of an aggravated robbery. Employees told officers that three black males entered the store, all brandishing handguns, and yelled commands, including demanding money. The suspects reportedly left in a white older model car and was […]
Bank Robbery Suspect Shot by Officer; Dies from Injury
UPDATE 12/06/2016 140PM: BNPD Says Deceased Robbery Suspect Might Be 2012 “Camo Cowboy” About 2:50 p.m., I started getting messages from MySaline readers that something was happening at the Simmons Bank location on Military Road. I contacted Matt Burks, the spokesperson for Benton Police Department. He said a disturbance call came from the business and […]
Benton PD Steps Up Visibility to Deter Holiday Crime
The Benton Police Department is launching the “All About Your Business” initiative Dec. 1, 2016, to increase officer visibility at local stores and strengthen employee and customer safety and community policing. The main goal is to deter crimes by having officers prominent at business locations. Officers will patrol parking lots as well as exit their patrol […]
Benton PD Seeks Breaking & Entering Suspect in This Car
The Benton Police Department is asking for the to help identify the owner or driver of this vehicle. The vehicle is suspected of being used during the breaking and entering of vehicles in the 17700 block of Interstate 30 between 8 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact […]
Benton PD Awarded 18th Time for Seatbelt, Speeding & DWI Enforcement
The Benton Police Department is pleased to announce their 18th year of participation in the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP). The STEP program is a grant funded by the federal government for officers to work overtime hours for seatbelt enforcement, speeding and DWI enforcement. The STEP grant enforcement initiative is designed to increase seat belt […]
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