One juvenile male in Benton died Saturday from a gunshot wound and another male is in custody. Benton Police Department responded to a possible shooting call just after 9:30 p.m. Saturday at a N. Fourth Street residence. Upon arrival, officers discovered an unresponsive juvenile male victim suffering from a single gunshot wound. The victim was transported […]
Hutchinson creates Law Enforcement Task Force; Member list includes activists
Governor Asa Hutchinson created the Task Force to Advance the State of Law Enforcement in Arkansas on Tuesday. The task force was created to study and analyze the best practices and procedures for recruiting, training, and maintaining law enforcement officers in Arkansas. The task force will make recommendations to the Governor on enhancing trust between […]
State Police releases name of deceased Alexander Police Officer
UPDATE JUNE 4, 2020 3:13PM The Arkansas State Police is investigating the death an Alexander Police Officer, Scott Hutton, 36, of Bryant. Saline County Sheriff’s Deputies were sent to the 15400 block of Evergreen in Alexander about 7:12 p.m. Wednesday, June 3rd, where they found Hutton wounded by a gunshot and lying outside the residence. […]
Editorial: Rumors hurt the community; Research before you repeat
It’s time for a letter from the editor. I don’t do this often, but maybe I should. Yesterday I got many messages from people thinking there were “busloads” of bad folks coming to Benton and Bryant to do damage. One threat even mentioned a specific neighborhood. Not one person knew the source of the information, […]
Benton Mayor Issues Citywide Curfew for a Week, Due to Civil Unrest
Benton Mayor Tom Farmer issued a proclamation on Tuesday afternoon calling a citywide curfew, in relation to violence and property damage that has occurred in other cities. The death of Minneapolis resident George Floyd has sparked many peaceful protests, but some individuals have resorted to crime. The proclamation states that the Mayor has received information […]
Suspect uses counterfeit hundred at Benton Goodwill
The Benton Police Department is looking for a suspect they say attempted to pass a counterfeit $100 bill at Goodwill in Benton. When the employee notified the subject the money was counterfeit, the subject fled the area leaving behind the counterfeit bill. If you recognize this individual, please notify the Benton Police Department’s Criminal Investigations […]
Benton man arrested in connection with several break-ins
A Benton man was arrested in connection with several recent break-ins. Benton Police Department responded to A2Z Collision in reference to a breaking or entering in progress at approximately 10:30 p.m. Wednesday. The suspect, identified as David Welch, age 36, of Benton, was apprehended at the scene. He was transported to the Saline County Jail […]
Benton Police: Local Resident Robs, Runs, Gets Arrested
A Benton suspect ran from police after allegedly robbing a store, but Benton Police officers caught up and arrested him. Officers responded to a call of an aggravated robbery at Dollar General on Benton Parkway just before 8:30 a.m. Thursday. The suspect, Deamonte Terry, age 21, of Benton, fled the scene but officers ran and […]
Suspect arrested in relation to Bullock’s robbery
Benton Police detectives arrested a suspect following their investigation of a convenience store robbery. MySaline previously reported that someone allegedly flashed a gun and took alcohol and cigarettes from Bullock’s at 15536 Interstate 30 on April 16 just after 2:30 a.m. BNPD Criminal Investigations Division gathered video footage from multiple locations and began working leads. […]
Sheriff’s Office looking to hire for 11 positions
The Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is currently hiring for Detention Officers. DETENTION OFFICERS (5 POSITIONS)… $11.68-$12.89/HR DETENTION CORPORAL… $12.83-$14.94/HR DETENTION SERGEANT… $16.06-$18.71/HR TRAINING & SPECIAL PROJECTS LIEUTENANT… $1,790.69-$2,238.38 PATROL SERGEANT… UP TO $19.18/HR PATROL CORPORAL… UP TO $17.82/HR PATROL… $14.21-$16.55/HR Click the link below to get more information about the job. They do not […]
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