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 […]
Saline County man faces charge for murder after deputies find woman deceased
A Benton woman is dead and a man she knew is facing several charges, including murder. On February 27, 2025, deputies and detectives from the Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) responded to a death investigation on Smith Ford Road in Benton, Arkansas. Upon arrival, they discovered April Ann Jez, age 41, of Benton, unresponsive inside […]
Benton man arrested and charged related to rape complaint involving a juvenile
A Benton man was arrested on Thursday, October 27th and faces charges related to a reported rape involving a juvenile, at Chapel Ridge Apartments. The Benton Police Department received information that indicated probable cause to investigate the situation. Officers then arrested Markise Jones, age 32, of Benton. The charges are Rape, a Class Y Felony; […]
Benton Police suspect foul play while investigating body found in neighborhood
Benton Police Department responded to a residence on Valley Street just prior to 6 p.m. Thursday in reference to a deceased male being discovered. The victim is believed to be a missing person out of Little Rock. Positive identification is pending. Detectives with the Benton Police Department Criminal Investigations Division responded to the scene and […]
Video: Shooting Victim Stable; Suspect Faces Several Charges
UPDATE – Mar 26, 2020 5:00 p.m. The victim in Wednesday’s shooting at McDonald’s on I-30/Alcoa, a 34-year-old female, is in stable condition and expected to make a full recovery. Benton Police Department responded to a call of shots fired at approximately 7 a.m. Wednesday at McDonald’s- 20726 I-30 and discovered the victim suffering from […]