A chase began Thursday night at a Benton sporting event and ended in Bryant. Benton Police officers arrested three out of four subjects. About 8:00 p.m. on October 19, 2023, word got to an off-duty Benton Police officer that individuals were entering vehicles in the parking lot of the soccer field at the Boys & […]
Saline County man charged with over 1200 counts of sexual images of children
A Bryant man faces hundreds of charges involving images of children that were of a sexual nature. On the morning of Monday, September 18, 2023, the Saline County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Taskforce, along with the Bryant Police Department arrested Richard Jason Wilson, age 56, of Bryant. The suspect is already a […]
Benton PD to host clinic April 8th 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 […]
Police seek 2 women suspects in sports theft incident
Benton Police are looking for suspects in a shoplifting incident that occurred on Wednesday, December 28th, 2022. According to police, the two female suspects loaded a backpack full of unpaid merchandise at Academy Sports. They then left the business without paying for the items. The suspects left the scene in the pictured black Honda […]
[FOUND] Benton PD reports Silver Alert for James McConnell
UPDATE The family reports he has been found. The Benton Police Department has an active Silver Alert for James O. McConnell. He was last seen at 131 West Drive in Benton (map below) at 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, December 29, 2022. He is described as age 77, white hair, 5 feet 9 inches, 160 lbs. with […]
Benton PD looking for man suspected of burglary in Troutt area
Benton police are looking for help in identifying a suspect who allegedly burglarized a residence. A home on Bass Lane was burglarized on or around Saturday, September 24, 2022. The pictured subject, along with another unknown person, was observed leaving the carport area of the residence. The subjects are said to have left the scene […]
Benton PD to host clinic June 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 to host clinic May 14th 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 […]
Saline County man almost arrested for not registering as sex offender; sent to hospital first
A Saline County man was hospitalized Thursday and will have a warrant for his arrest, after deputies determined he was violating the requirements of the law as a sex offender. Deputies responded to a call from a residence in the 400 block of Peeler Bend Road in regards to a sex offender out of compliance. The […]
Benton PD Invites the Public to Community Cup on Nov 8th
The Benton Police Department (BNPD) is inviting the public to come share a cup of coffee at IHOP off Interstate 30 in Benton from 7-10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 8th for the 2nd Community Cup! According to BNPD social media, “If you want to continue making #BentonStrong and build on relationships between officers and the community, […]