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He is back in custody now, but a man escaped from Rivendell, the mental health facility on the evening of Thursday night, September 5th, 2024. The escapee is David Garrison Goings, age 28, 5’7″ tall and 167 lbs. He is considered to have violent tendencies toward himself and others, according to a statement Benton Police […]
Benton man arrested after video shows evidence of intercourse with dog
A Benton man was arrested on Sunday, after accusations of bestiality, accompanied with video evidence. On Sunday, August 4, 2024, around 5:30 p.m., a Benton Police Officer took a report from a mother and daughter in the parking lot of the Police Department, in reference to a report of bestiality. The daughter found a video on […]
Police say man in his 80s was run over by a vehicle by a woman
An 85-year-old man suffered injuries after being run over with a vehicle, according to the Benton Police Department. READ MORE BELOW Benton Police officers responded to the area of Highway 5 North and Kenwood (near Circle K and Exxon stations) just after midnight Friday/Saturday, following reports of an aggravated robbery with one injured victim. Officers […]
Benton woman faces attempted murder charge; Police say she tried to run over a girl
A Benton woman faces several charges, including attempted murder, after police say she tried to hit someone with her car. READ MORE BELOW Benton Police officers responded to a private property accident at Home Depot- 17060 I-30- just after 6:45 p.m. Friday. The incident involved several juveniles and an unoccupied vehicle that was struck in […]
Former Benton officer named State Trooper of the Year after intentional crash
What do you do when a vehicle is going the wrong way on the Interstate? Austin Duncan was named Arkansas State Trooper of the Year Award for 2023 for his actions in the situation. This was one of two honors he received. Duncan is a former Benton Police officer – now a State Trooper. Trooper Duncan, […]
Flood waters covered Saline County overnight; Several rescued
We knew about hurricanes/tropical storm Beryl barreling into town, but several people were not prepared for the rain it would dump on the county. READ MORE BELOW 👇 Around 11:00 p.m., a call came into Saline County dispatch that a vehicle was stuck and needed help. The police report says it was located near 25873 […]
Elementary class in Bryant wants to treat officers May 14th for Nat’l Police Week
Police officers are invited to come to Hurricane Creek Elementary School in Bryant on Tuesday, to be celebrated by Mrs. Hannah Stringer’s class. It’s National Police Week and on May 14th from 8:30 until 9:30 a.m., the kids want to treat officers to donuts, juice, and a big “Thank You!” The address is 6091 Alcoa […]
Police investigate Benton school threat; Suspect in custody
The Benton Police Department (BNPD) was alerted to a possible danger to Benton Junior High School on social media on Monday. A threat was on the Snapchat app. It was directed at “BJHS” and it specified Thursday, April 11th, 2024. Federal and local law enforcement engaged with the individual who shared the post, as well […]
Judge reverses $32 million order from February concerning deceased teen at officer’s hands
A U.S. judge reversed a February ruling against the City of Benton and former Police Chief – in favor of the family of a deceased teen. That teen, Keagan Schweikle, age 17, was from Benton, and a Harmony Grove student. United States District Judge Brian S. Miller on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, vacated the previous […]
Benton Mayor honors first responders & Freddie, updates on ARDOT & March events
Benton Mayor Tom Farmer writes an open letter monthly to citizens, with news and updates. Here’s the letter for February 29, 2024, highlighting first responders, Freddie Rhinehart, I-30 construction, and upcoming March events: Dear Bentonites, Wow, February has come and gone, and spring is around the corner. Yes, February is the shortest month in our calendar, […]
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