Based upon confirmation of evidence received from the Arkansas State Crime Lab yesterday, Benton Police Chief Kirk Lane is releasing the name of the officer involved in the shooting incident from Monday, October 17, 2016. The officer involved in shooting is Officer Kyle Ellison assigned as a K-9 Officer for the Benton Police Department. Officer […]
“Tired of Making Headstones for Children” Started the Rx Takeback; Up to Nearly 5 Tons Since 2009
Since the start of Operation Medicine Cabinet in 2009, the Benton Police Department has collected nearly 5 tons of prescription medications. Those medications have been taken out of the path of those who might abuse or misuse them, in an effort to enhance safety in the community. The drug take back program also is an […]
The Ralph Bunche Community is having National Night Out on Nov 1st
Benton PD Arrests Two on Charges Related to Cocaine, Heroin & Pills
About 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, officers with the Benton Police Department responded to Edison Avenue for a report of suspicious activity by a couple in a white truck. Officers made contact with Christopher P. Milhollen, 32, and 28-year-old Megan Gelynn Thompson, both of North Little Rock. Officers noted the strong odor of marijuana inside […]
Bauxite Man Faces Charges Relating to Meth, Pot & Firearms Arrest
About 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, detectives with the Benton Police Department/Saline County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit served an arrest and search warrant at the residence of 37-year-old William Justin Butts located in the 3600 block of Bauxite Cutoff Road in Bauxite. Butts had been implicated as being a narcotic distributor in that area which […]
Benton PD Announces their 13th Operation Medicine Cabinet Event
Drug overdose deaths is now the leading cause of accidental deaths in the U.S., surpassing vehicle fatality accidents by nearly 18,000 deaths. In an effort to greatly reduce the epidemic, the Benton Police Department will hold the 13th Operation Medicine Cabinet on Saturday, Oct. 22. The drug-take-back event will be held from 10 a.m. […]
Alleged Dine & Dash Leads Police to Meth, Pills & Pot Charges
At approximately 7:25 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, officers with the Benton Police Department responded to Waffle House restaurant in reference to theft of services. Employees gave the description of three suspects who left the restaurant without paying for their meals, and gave the description of the vehicle they left in, which was located across the […]
Man arrested for allegedly burglarizing Benton church
A Sherwood man previously arrested in Faulkner County faces charges for allegedly burglarizing the Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Benton. Detectives from the Benton Police Department were contacted at approximately 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30 by Faulkner County Sheriff’s deputies concerning their arrest of 26-year-old James M. Jamerson of Sherwood. According to Faulkner County deputies, […]
Benton PD Launches “Nope to Dope” Initiative to Combat Drug Abuse & Overdose
The number of deaths from drug overdose has risen dramatically in the U.S. in recent years, reaching epidemic proportions, and is now the top cause of accidental deaths. To combat and educate the public on the dangers of drug abuse, whether it is illegal narcotics or prescribed medications, the Benton Police Department is launching […]
Benton Man Arrested After Allegedly Shooting Wife
Update – Sep 28 2016 8:03PM: This was a domestic dispute between a married couple that had separated. Bradley Charles Clayton was arrested on charges of 1st degree battery, after allegedly shooting his wife in the upper part of the leg. She taken to the hospital to be treated for injury and then released. The following […]