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 & […]
Benton Police seeks suspect on the run with felony warrants
The Benton Police Department (BNPD) is looking for a Haskell man on several possible charges after a chase on Wednesday morning. Josh Christopher Pierce, 34, of Haskell, is wanted for Obstruction of Government Operations, Fleeing on Foot, No Seatbelt, Fictitious Tags, Expired Tags, No Insurance, Driving on a Suspended License and multiple outstanding Felony warrants. […]
Benton Burglary Suspect Caught Quickly, Thanks to Citizen Calls
According to the Benton Police Department (BNPD), at approximately 3:09 a.m. Friday, July 7, 2017, officers responded to the area of Spring Creek Drive and Barberry Cove after residents reported suspicious activity to 911 dispatchers. Residents reported that at least two people dressed in dark clothing were looking into the windows of multiple vehicles. Upon […]
Prisoner Escaped Tuesday Morning from Delta Regional Unit
The Arkansas Department of Correction has reported an escape from the Delta Regional Correctional Facility in Dermott, Arkansas. Robert Woodward has escaped. He is a caucasian male, age 46, 6’1″ in height and weighing 226 lbs. His last known address is in Hot Springs, Arkansas. More information as it is released. Escaped On 6/20/2017 […]
Motorist Racks Up Several Charges After Fleeing, But Leaves License Behind
A Benton man led officers with the Benton Police Department on a vehicle pursuit, but due to previously handing over a driver’s license, the man was arrested the following day. At approximately 1:15 a.m. Thursday, April 13, officers stopped a vehicle on East Street for not stopping at a stop sign on Narroway Street. During […]