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 […]
911 Call Leads to Burglary Arrest in Benton
A resident called 911 Tuesday morning after seeing a man attempt to remove a window air-conditioner unit from a Benton home. At approximately 8 a.m. Tuesday, August 22, 2017, Benton Police officers responded to the call on Dalewood Drive, but the suspect had fled the area. Officers later found the suspect, identified as Brandon D. […]
Benton PD to Focus on “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Now Thru Labor Day
Now through September 4th, the Benton Police Department, along with law enforcement officers throughout Arkansas and the nation, are participating in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. This means officers will be increasing the number of patrols, setting up roadblocks, and using local media to reach out to all drivers. Officers will be aggressively […]
Benton Police Seek Help to Find Credit Card Fraud Suspect
The Benton Police Department is asking the public for help to identify this woman. She is wanted for questioning regarding fraudulent use of a credit card on August 11, 2017 at Phillips 66 on Interstate 30. If you have any information, contact the Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, and you can report anonymously at 501-776-5947 or […]
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. […]
It’s Official – Hodges Confirmed by Benton City Council as New Police Chief
According to the Benton Police Department, Scotty Hodges, a 21-year veteran of the Department, was officially named and sworn in as Police Chief on Monday. “I am very honored to be placed in this position,” Chief Hodges said. “This is an exciting time for our department and an especially exciting time for me. Even though […]
Police Chief, Tax, Parks Issues on Tonight’s Benton City Council Agenda
The Benton City Council will hold its regularly scheduled agenda meeting at 6:30 p.m., Monday, August 14, 2017, in the mayor’s conference room at the Benton Municipal Complex. The agenda meeting will be followed by a public hearing at 6:50 P.M. and the Benton City Council Meeting at 7:00 P.M. in council chambers. The agenda […]
ER Visit for Stab Wounds Implicates Tractor Supply Robbery Suspect
UPDATE AUG 12, 2017 6:36PM A suspect has been arrested in connection to the Thursday night armed robbery at Tractor Supply Company. Christopher Marshall, 33, of Malvern, was taken into custody about 4 p.m. Saturday at a hotel in Little Rock. Detectives with the Benton Police Department were able to locate Marshall as he checked […]
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