For the 19th year, the Benton Police Department (BNPD) has been awarded a Federal grant for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP). This means the BNPD is able to pay officers for overtime hours spent on seat belt, speeding and DWI enforcement. In addition to regular enforcement, the BNPD will participate in state and federal mobilizations […]
Two at Benton Park Arrested on Charges Related to Meth and Sex Crime
According to the Benton Police Department, on Friday, Oct. 6th, calls of a suspicious vehicle on Lyledale Road led to the arrest of two suspects. One suspect, Melissa Ellen Parker, age 37, of Bauxite, was taken into custody for Possession of a Controlled Substance (Meth), 2 counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and an active […]
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 […]
Benton Police Will Focus on Helping Victims of Domestic Violence in October
Throughout the month of October, officers and staff of the Benton Police Department, are encouraging people to speak out against domestic violence, with the launch of the “If Your Partner Is Violent, Don’t Be Silent” initiative. The BNPD also reminds citizens that domestic violence is not just physical harm. It can be emotional abuse, sexual […]
Second Fatality Confirmed from Vehicle Accident in Benton
UPDATE 09/29/17 2:22PM A minor-child passenger in a two-vehicle collision that occurred on Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, has succumbed to injuries sustained in the collision, becoming the second life lost in the incident. At approximately 3:58 p.m. Monday, officers with the Benton Police Department responded to a two-vehicle head-on collision at Benton Parkway near the intersection of […]
Suspect Description Updated on Mugging of Elderly Woman Inside Benton Store
Update 09/19/2017, 3:00PM: The police report from a mugging incident Monday morning, September 18, 2017 has been amended to describe the suspect as a black male juvenile. Except for names and exact address, this is the report narrative, verbatim: On 09/18/2017 at approximately 10:26 AM, I was dispatched to Walmart at 17309 I-30 in reference […]
Apply for Citizen’s Police Academy in Benton by Sept 22nd
The Benton Police Department is once again taking applications from citizens who wish to participate in the Citizens Police Academy (CPA). This course is designed to give participants a better understanding of police functions and responsibilities. Classes include: criminal investigation, patrol functions, narcotic investigations, school resource, crime prevention, traffic stops, K-9, and gun range. Get […]
Benton PD is “Bustin’ Burglars” in September
For September, the Benton Police Department (BNPD) is concentrating on apprehending criminals attempting burglarize properties. This “Bustin’ Burglars” initiative will also help citizens make security decisions to protect their property and family. Benton Police Chief Scotty Hodges stated, “We want to send a strong message to anyone coming to our city for these criminal activities, that […]
Benton PD Releases Arrest Info on Convenience Store Burglary
UPDATE 08/30/2017, 12:00PM At approximately 4:48 a.m. Tuesday, August 29th, a Benton Police officer on patrol noticed from across Interstate 30 that a vehicle had pulled into the parking lot of Mac’s Minnows and More (15920 I-30) and two men exited the vehicle. The officer then noticed the two men enter the store and while […]
Benton PD Investigating Bomb Threat at Walmart Sunday Night
At approximately 9:59 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, the Benton Police Department responded to Walmart, located at 17309 Interstate 30, for a report of a bomb threat. Employees told officers they received a phone call of a man threatening to “blow up Walmart tonight.” The store was evacuated and the Little Rock Air Force Base Bomb […]
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