The Bryant Police Department along with the Bryant School District and Sgt. Paul Tarvin would like to introduce you to the newest School K-9 Officer, “Mya.” Mya is a 2 year old Belgian Malinois. She is primarily a narcotics K-9 but is also trained for tracking and article recovery. Her assigned duties will be mostly […]
Register for Citizens Police Academy to Learn What Bryant PD Does
The Bryant Police Department will be hosting a Citizens Police Academy, at 6-8 p.m., Thursdays, from August 9 through September 27, 2018. There will be one Saturday also. Participants can expect to learn structure and working of the Bryant Police Department, traffic stop dynamics, crime scene investigation, SWAT, identity theft and police service dog. Applications […]
BNPD Launches PARK Initiative Emphasizing Community Policing
Benton Police Department is continuing its emphasis on positive community policing with the Police Actively Reaching Kids, or PARK, initiative throughout July. The month-long campaign will spotlight the continuous efforts of officers to build rapport with youth—and others— in the community. Enhanced patrols of parks and other popular hangouts should be expected by the public, […]
Two Arrested and Charged in Relation to Benton & Bryant Business Burglaries
On Tuesday, December 19, 2017, at about 1:38 a.m., officers with the Benton Police Department (BNPD) responded to a business alarm at Longhills Wine and Spirits on 437 N. Highway 5. Officers found the front door broken and the business was burglarized. Detectives were called and began working in connection with the Bryant Police […]
Pizza Restaurant Burglarized in Bryant
UPDATE 10/10/17 9AM: Bryant Police Department responded early Monday morning, October 9, 2017, to a call from staff at Larry’s Pizza on N. Prickett Road. A delivery driver noticed a door near the drive-thru window had been busted. It was determined that the business was burglarized sometime during Sunday night or Monday morning. A safe with […]
Benton Officer Honored as Officer of the Year for Central Region
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge honored Sgt. Ronald Davidson of the Benton Police Department with the Central Region Officer of the Year award on Tuesday. Rutledge presented the award to Sgt. Davidson during the 2017 Outstanding Law Enforcement Officers of the Year Awards ceremony held at Camp Robinson. Rutledge told the crowd, of more than 650 […]
Tell Bryant PD If You Know This Burglary Suspect
Do you know who this is or who drives this truck? The suspect is wanted for questioning in reference to a commercial burglary. The Bryant Police Department needs your help in identifying the person in the photo. If you have any information, no matter how small, contact the Bryant Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at […]
National Night Out Event in Bryant Will Be Oct 3rd
According to Sgt. Todd Crowson of the Bryant Police Department, this year’s National Night Out event will be held at the Walmart parking lot. Residents are encouraged to come out from 6 – 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 3rd for fun, food and games. Featured entertainment will be Mobile Video Game Station, DJ Raquel, bounce […]
Two Teens from LR Arrested in Bryant on Breaking & Entering Charges
According to the Bryant Police Department, on early Thursday morning August 31st, 0fficers were conducting extra patrols throughout the neighborhoods in Bryant when they observed two subjects around several vehicles. When officers attempted to make contact, both suspects fled on foot out of the neighborhood. Both subjects were later caught and a handgun was located […]
Shooting Suspect at Large; One Hospitalized After Incident in Downtown Benton Tuesday Night
UPDATE 08/16/2017 11:00AM At approximately 10:32 p.m. Tuesday, August 15, 2017, officers with the Benton Police Department responded to 221 Gunn Street for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival officers located an unresponsive male with a gunshot wound lying in the doorway of a residence. The victim was transported to Baptist Health Medical Center via Medflight. […]