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 […]
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 […]
Saline County Murder suspect flees in stolen vehicle; 3 agencies join to capture him
On June 15, 2025, around 7:00 p.m., the Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) received a call on Terrace Drive for an unknown emergency. According to the SCSO, while deputies were on their way to the scene, dispatch was informed that someone was deceased at the residence. Read more below. Deputies stated in a report that […]
Benton woman sentenced to 36 mo Federal Prison for stealing $300K from elderly
An Arkansas woman was sentenced Thursday in federal court for stealing over $300,000 from several elderly customers at a New Hampshire credit union, Acting U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack and U.S. Attorney Jonathan D. Ross announce. Read more below. Tyra Brown, 27, of Benton Arkansas, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Brian S. Miller of the […]
Benton & Bryant PD partner with DEA to help arrest over 50 suspects in pharmacy burglaries
Video transcript follows article below. On August 29, 2024, U.S. Attorney Jonathan D. Ross for the Eastern District of Arkansas held a press conference to announce a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) investigation that targeted the largest known pharmacy burglary ring in DEA history. Over 50 defendants are allegedly responsible for over 200 burglaries in 31 […]
Saline County youth pastor accused of embezzling over $23K from church camp
A Saline County youth pastor, school staff member, and church camp treasurer is suspected of embezzling over $23,000 from that church camp, according to documents from the Bryant Police Department. On March 19, 2024, Bryant officers began to investigate Phillip Batchelor, age 45, of Benton, on allegations of embezzlement. The police report states that the […]
Off-duty Benton officer catches group allegedly stealing from cars at soccer game
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 & […]
Man burgles buggy full of beer; Police seeking suspect
The Benton Police Department (BNPD) is looking for a male suspect related to a recent shoplifting incident. In a statement, BNPD said on December 29, 2022, this subject entered the Kroger Marketplace store located at 20820 Interstate 30, and stole several cases of beer. If you recognize him or have info regarding his whereabouts, contact […]
[Video] Do you know this man who broke into a Benton business twice?
Do you recognize this man? He is a “breaking and entering” suspect in Saline County. This is surveillance video footage of a white male subject who allegedly broke into Warrick’s Hydraulics on Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 17, 2022. These images are from Saturday night about 5:42 p.m. The location is Benton, Arkansas at […]
Benton Police seek purse-nappers; Do you know them?
Benton Police Officers are looking for theft suspects after a shopper’s purse went missing. Police say on July 7, 2022, two males in TJ Maxx distracted someone, while a third suspect took their purse. Next, the same suspects were seen on surveillance video at The Home Depot, purchasing a $500 gift card. Police described the […]
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