A multi-agency investigation that shook the Saline County community has concluded in the courtroom.Prosecuting Attorney Chris Walton announced Wednesday that Brian Keith Cooper, Jr., of Benton, has pled guilty to one count of rape and four counts of distributing, possessing, or viewing matter depicting sexually explicit conduct involving children (CSAM). Read more below. Circuit Judge […]
Saline County committees to consider school resource officers for Bauxite and Sheridan – Meeting June 1st
Two Saline County committees are set to meet on Monday to consider appointing a waterworks board member, several items going in and out of the budget, and the hire of school resource officers for schools in the Bauxite and Sheridan districts. Read the full agenda and documents below. June 1st Meeting Agenda: The first page […]
Sheriff’s office says guard shot teens at chaotic scene at Saline County party
A late-night shooting at a party in Saline County left one person dead and two others injured early Sunday morning. Read more below. The Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) said in a statement that their Criminal Investigation Division responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 1:15 a.m. on May 24, 2026. The call was […]
Skeletal Remains found in Alexander identified; authorities seek public information
Original Post: May 5, 2026 Updated: May 19, 2026 ALEXANDER, AR — Authorities have identified the human skeletal remains discovered earlier this month in a wooded area within the Alexander city limits. Read more below. According to Alexander Police Chief Tim Preator, the remains have been positively identified as Samuel Camron of Judsonia, Arkansas. The […]
Benton Police apprehend 4 suspects after break-ins at Wellington Pointe and high-speed pursuit
A high-speed pursuit ended in a crash and the arrest of four individuals early Friday morning after a string of attempted vehicle break-ins in a local neighborhood. Read more below. According to the Benton Police Department, the incident began at approximately 5:00 a.m. on May 15th. Officers were dispatched to the Wellington Pointe subdivision following […]
Benton PD makes arrest in Oakwood Drive homicide investigation
A month-long investigation into a grisly scene on Oakwood Drive has culminated in an arrest. Stephanie Schiffl, 36, of Benton, surrendered to authorities at the Saline County Jail on Friday morning, facing charges of Murder in the First Degree. The charges stem from a welfare check conducted by the Benton Police Department on the […]
Man arrested after hit-and-run that kills mother and children
Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) have arrested Victor Reyes, 33, of Little Rock, in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred Sunday, May 3, 2026, at around 9:15 p.m. on Arch Street near Dixon Road. The multi-fatality crash occurred when a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado, that ASP […]
Benton Police detain suspects after gunfire reported off Salem Road
Benton Police responded to reports of gunfire Tuesday morning in a residential area and detained all individuals believed to be involved within about 30 minutes, according to authorities. Officers were called to the area of Kimberly Drive and Rolla Road around 10:40 a.m. on April 28 after multiple callers reported hearing repeated gunshots and seeing […]
Benton officer stops to help but finds woman with warrant in infant death case
A traffic stop in Benton resulted in the arrest of a Little Rock woman already facing a first-degree murder charge connected to the death of an infant, according to authorities. READ MORE BELOW The Benton Police Department reported that Officer Wilfong discovered a vehicle stopped in the roadway with hazard lights activated near Carpenter […]
Two in Benton arrested after alleged barcode-switching scheme at Walmart
Two Benton residents were arrested on Sunday, after police say they used a barcode-switching scheme to steal merchandise from Walmart. Both now face felony charges due to prior convictions. READ MORE BELOW Officers responded around 1:49 p.m. on April 12, 2026, to Walmart at 17309 Interstate 30 South for a shoplifting in progress. Loss prevention […]