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 […]
Police Identify Shooting Suspect Outside TJ Maxx – Several Charges Pending
Update Apr 10, 2026 7am – Police have released name of shooter from incident outside TJ Maxx Thursday night. Read more below. Ebony Turner was found by the Saline County Sheriff’s Office after she allegedly shot a firearm three times outside the store, located at 20440 Interstate 30, just west of Alcoa Road. No one […]
29 Officers Graduate from Training Academy – Several from Saline County
The Arkansas Division on Law Enforcement Standards and Training (ADLEST) is proud to recognize the graduation of Class 2026-A from the Central Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA). The ceremony was in Benton at the Saline County Career Technical Center and included many graduates from Saline County. Read the list below. After months of demanding […]
Meet Bauxite Chief Washington at public event March 21st
Residents of Bauxite will have an opportunity to meet and talk with Police Chief Washington during a community meet-and-greet scheduled for Saturday, March 21 at 10 a.m. Read more below. The event will take place at Bauxite City Hall, where community members can stop by to introduce themselves, ask questions, and learn more about local […]