A multi-agency investigation that shook the Saline County community has concluded in the courtroom.Prosecuting Attorney Chris Walton announced Wednesday that Brian Keith Cooper, Jr., of Benton, has pled guilty to one count of rape and four counts of distributing, possessing, or viewing matter depicting sexually explicit conduct involving children (CSAM). Read more below. Circuit Judge […]
Benton Civil Service meeting has small agenda March 30th
The Benton Civil Service Commission will meet on Monday, March 30, 2026, at 9:00 AM in the Benton City Hall Council Chambers, 410 River Street, Benton, AR 72015. Read the agenda items below. Read details below. Benton Civil Service Commission Meeting Agenda I. Call Meeting to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Minutes from […]
10 years for ex-boyfriend who busts door and assaults Benton woman asleep with children
A Saline County jury found Vincent Lamar McKenzie, age 27, of Little Rock guilty of residential burglary and domestic battery in the third degree, according to Prosecuting Attorney Chris Walton. Read more below. The jury recommended that McKenzie serve 10 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections and pay a $15,000 fine. According to testimony […]
Benton Fire & Police Departments battle for most donations in Summer Cereal Drive
Who will win the Cereal Trophy in the first annual competition? It’s Red vs. Blue, as the Benton Fire and Police Departments battle it out to collect the most items in the Summer Cereal Drive. Read more below. READ MORE BELOW Bring breakfast items to your local police or fire station from now until noon […]
State Police: Investigation on Haskell rape suspect began in 2024
On Friday, May 2, 2025, Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation (CID) Special Agents arrested Brian Keith Cooper Jr., age 28, of Haskell. The charges are: 22 felony counts of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), 1 count of Rape, 2 counts of Second-Degree Sexual Assault, and 1 count of Sexual Grooming of a Child. Read […]
City of Haskell emphasizes disaffiliation with rape suspect; Cites ALETA letter from 2022
ORIGINAL ARTICLE MAY 5, 2025, 7:21pm The City of Haskell issued a statement on Monday, May 5, 2025, emphasizing disaffiliation with a rape suspect who was recently arrested. The suspect, Brian Keith Cooper, Jr., was formerly employed in law enforcement at the City of Haskell. He is also known to have been a firefighter at […]
Two men in jail on CSAM, one with rape & grooming charges
Two Saline County men were arrested by separate law enforcement agencies, with charges including Rape, Grooming, Sexual Assault, and Child Sexual Abuse Materials on Friday, May 2nd, 2025. Read more below. The Arkansas State Police arrested Brian Keith Cooper. His file currently shows 22 counts of Pandering Or Possessing Visual Or Print Medium Depicting Sexually […]
Benton PD to host clinic January 11th on Correct Car Seat Installation
Do you know for sure that your child is sitting properly in a car safety seat and that is it properly installed in the vehicle? Even if you think you are sure, why not have certified car seat technicians check them for you free of charge? Join the Benton Police Department for a “Car Seat Clinic” from […]
Benton PD Lieutenant Graduates From FBI National Academy
A local officer just graduated from the 291st Session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, according to Benton Police Department. READ MORE BELOW 👇 Congratulations to Lieutenant Brian Bigelow was among the 254 law enforcement officers who graduated on September 12, 2024. The session was comprised of men and women from 47 states, […]
Benton PD says threat to high school expired
It’s been a week since Benton Schools issued a statement about a threat at the Junior High, now Benton Police Department (BNPD) says they and the school district are investigating another one. BNPD stresses that kids should tell school administrators or the authorities right away if they know of a threat. Read the full statement […]
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