By Charles Cross To the Editor, As a long-time Saline County resident and former law enforcement investigator, I am writing to express concern regarding public statements made by Richard Friend, a certified law enforcement officer and current candidate for Saline County Sheriff, about his handling of investigative materials connected to the well-known “Boys on the […]
Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help to find alleged carjacker vehicle
The Saline County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a vehicle believed to be involved in an attempted carjacking that occurred on December 28, 2025. According to the department, deputies responded around 12:30 p.m. to a report of an attempted carjacking near North Sardis and Pauls Valley. The victim told deputies […]
Two face several charges after dog attack sends girl & mother to hospital
UPDATE THU JAN 8, 2026 ORIGINAL PUBLISHED JAN 7, 2026 The Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) responded Wednesday morning January 7th, to a dog attack that injured a girl and her mother. Read more below about the attack and the dog owners. The incident occurred in the Diamond Hills Cove area of Alexander. […]
Saline County Deputy arrests Mountain Home man after machete chase through woods
A Mountain Home man with a lengthy criminal record was arrested in Saline County after leading a deputy on a foot chase while carrying a machete. The incident occurred on Oct. 23 in the Hensley area, where Saline County Sheriff’s Deputy James Driver encountered James Andrew Caple, age 43, during a patrol stop. According to […]
Intergovernmental Council to meet Tuesday October 21st
The Saline County Intergovernmental Council will meet on Tuesday, October 21st at 2:00 p.m. at the Saline County Office of Emergency Management Conference Room. The public is invited. The OEM Building is located at 102 S. Main Street, Level B, Benton, Arkansas. Here’s the agenda: 1. Distribution of Act 833 Funds 2. Establishment of deadline […]
Naked man arrested in Benton accused of fatally shooting roommate
A Benton man is suspected of killing his roommate. Deputies from the Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) arrested a naked Floyd Smith on September 30, 2025, as he lay on the asphalt, stopping traffic. The SCSO released a statement that deputies answered an emergency call regarding “reports of a nude male firing a gun.” The […]
Aaron Washington announces candidacy for Saline County Sheriff in 2026
Longtime lawman Aaron Washington announced on Friday morning his intent to run for Saline County Sheriff. Read more below. Washington is a Bauxite resident. He’s been married to his wife Derenda Washington for 23 years and has 5 kids and 9 grandkids. He is running as a Republican. Read the full campaign announcement from Aaron […]
County officials to consider security, passports, bilingual pay and more at July 7th meeting
County officials will consider several topics on Monday night, including security equipment, a passport fund, an SUT fund, appropriation of various incoming funds, and bilingual pay. Read more below, with the current agenda, as well as minutes from the previous meeting. The Saline County Quorum Court will meet on Monday, July 7, 2025 at […]
Richard Friend announces campaign for Saline County Sheriff in 2026
Richard Friend announced his campaign for Saline County Sheriff. Read his campaign statement below. Richard Friend, a seasoned law enforcement professional with more than two decades of service across local, state, federal, and military agencies, officially announced his candidacy for Saline County Sheriff today. Running as a Republican, Friend is focused on restoring trust, enhancing public safety, and […]
Quorum Court to consider new planning board members and other items at May 19th meeting
County officials will meet to vote on Planning Board members, Street Dept jobs, two grants and the transfer of a vehicle. The current agenda is below, as well as minutes from the previous meeting. The Saline County Quorum Court will meet on Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in Courtroom #3. Additionally the HR […]
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