The Benton Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects. They are wanted for questioning in a Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card incident at Walmart in Benton on August 3, 2016. If you have information, please contact the BNPD at 501-778-1171 or 501-315-TIPS. You may send an anonymous tip about this incident to CRIMES (274637) with […]
Two Rescued Monday Morning from SUV Rollover on Alcoa Road
Photos by David Mitchell If you had a little wait to get through Alcoa Road this morning, it was because an SUV rolled over. Right in front of Hurricane Creek Elementary, a couple was driving along but flipped for some reason and they were stuck inside. Benton resident David Mitchell saw it happen and stopped […]
Benton PD Arrests Diner Burglary Suspect
The Benton Police Department announced they were able to find a burglar because of the public’s willingness to share video surveillance online. The BNPD was able to identify and arrest Earl Bodiford, age 40, of Bauxite today, as the suspected burglar of Garry’s Sling Blade restaurant on Edison. The burglary took place August 11, 2016. Previously: Help […]
Collaborative Law Enforcement Checkpoint Leads to Over a Dozen Arrests
In a collaborative effort, members of local law enforcement recently executed a focused effort to enforce traffic infractions, specifically identifying drivers operating motor vehicles while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. Agencies participating were the Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), Bryant Police Department, Benton Police Department, Arkansas State Police and the Arkansas Game and […]
Benton Man Gives Hit-and-Run Confession; Adds to Hot Check Warrant
At approximately 2:15 p.m. Saturday, September 17, officers with the Benton Police Department responded to a two-vehicle accident at Military and Lincoln. Upon arrival, witnesses said one of the drivers fled on foot with two juveniles. During the course of the investigation, officers gathered information linking 36-year-old Brian Christopher Smith of Benton as the driver […]
Benton Police Officers Improving Relationships with Bias and Conditioning Training
Representatives of Just Communities of Arkansas (JCA) recently held a workshop at the Benton Police Department about implicit bias and unconscious conditioning in an effort to improve communication between officers and citizens. “Police Officers are just like everyone else, so probably the most important thing – in terms of diversity and inclusion – is for all of […]
10 Allegedly Involved in Panther Statue Vandalism; 1 Charged As Adult
Photo by Cindy Bowden Investigative files concerning the vandalism of the Panther statue on the Benton High School campus have been turned over to Saline County Juvenile Authorities and the Saline County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. At approximately 7:20 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, officers responded to the Benton High School for a report that the […]
Help the Benton PD to Identify This Burglary Suspect
The Benton Police Department is asking for assistance in identifying the suspect in this video from a burglary at Garry’s Sling Blade restaurant at Cox St. and Edison Ave. This incident occurred on Aug. 11, 2016. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Benton Police Department at 501-778-1171 or 501-315-TIPS. You can also send […]
Benton PD Invites Residents to Participate in 13th Year of Citizens Police Academy
This fall, the Benton Police Department will host a their Citizen’s Police Academy course for the 13th year. This is a program for residents to find out what a police officer’s duty entails, the training they must undergo, and the situations they face. Participants will experience criminal investigation, patrol functions, narcotic investigations, school resource, crime […]
Benton Woman Arrested After Video Surveillance Pointed to Lottery Ticket Theft
The Benton Police Department has arrested a woman on charges of lottery fraud on the morning of Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Jimmy’s Super Stop on Edison Avenue. On 09/01/2016, approximately 8:15am, a Benton Police Officer responded to Jimmy’s Superstop for a report of a theft and made contact with the store manager. The manager […]