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BNPD officers responded to Interstate 30 at the Carpenter Street overpass just before 4 p.m. Wednesday in reference to a pedestrian in the roadway. Upon arrival, officers discovered a female ...

Officer Collins and K9 Nino

Benton Police Department’s K9 Nino will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, ...

A suspect was arrested Saturday in connection with the animal cruelty case that occurred in Benton in late May.

John Hunter Shoptaw, 28, of Little Rock, was taken into custody and charged with ...

  Director Lane and Chief Hodges

* Photo courtesy of Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership

Benton Police Department has been awarded funds through the Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership to form an ...

  Gary Griffin, 62, of Benton- WANTED

Benton Police Department responded to an address on Line Back Dunn Road at approximately 7:30 a.m. Thursday in reference to an escaped victim who had been held ...

Benton Police Department officers responded to the 3100 block of Hamilton Cove around 9:45 p.m. Sunday in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found 37-year-old Karla Coffman suffering ...

BNPD officers responded to a single-vehicle fatality accident that occurred around 3 p.m. Saturday near Highway 5 and Estates Drive.

The driver, 19-year-old Hannah Haney, of Ulm, Ark., succumbed ...

Benton Police Department officers responded to the railroad tracks behind the Saline County Sheriff’s Office, located at 735 S. Neeley Street, just before 9:15 a.m. Sunday in reference to an ...

Following a lengthy investigation, Benton Police Department detectives announced today the arrest of 28-year-old Jerrica Speed, of Hot Springs, for her involvement in the death of 13-year-old ...

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Benton Police Department officers responded to an E. Maple address just before 3:30 a.m. Sunday in reference to a male subject driving a U-Haul truck attempting to ...

Benton Police Department responded to the 1500 block of Country Oaks Road around 9:45 p.m. Wednesday in reference to two male subjects involved in an altercation. The disturbance became physical, ...

Benton Police Department responded to 7801 Alcoa Road (Pilot Travel Center) just after 8:45 a.m. Thursday for reports of an employee being stabbed following a shoplifting incident. Prior to ...

Benton Police Department detectives continue their investigation of the fatal hit-and-run incident that occurred the morning of Jan. 15. Jerrica Speed, 28, of Hot Springs, has been named as the ...

Benton Police Department detectives announced today they have identified the vehicle and driver involved in the Jan. 15 incident resulting in the death of one juvenile victim. The name of the ...

Benton Police Department responded to the area of the 19000 block of the South Service Road just before 7 a.m. Sunday for reports of an unresponsive juvenile male. Upon arrival, officers discovered ...

Following a criminal investigation into the fatal officer-involved shooting of 42-year-old William Whitfield on July 24, 2022, Saline County Prosecuting Attorney Chris Walton determined Benton ...

Benton Police Department responded to Country Oaks Apartments around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday for a welfare check after a juvenile was brought to a Little Rock hospital for a gunshot wound. It was ...

BNPD responded to the Hwy 67 Big Red Valero on the afternoon of Sept. 23 in reference to shots being fired. Following investigation by detectives, it was determined a disturbance between two ...

BNPD responded to Tyndall Park on the evening of Sept. 20 for reports of shots fired stemming from a disturbance at the East entrance of the park among several individuals. Two adult victims ...

BNPD responded to Tyndall Park just before 7:30 p.m. Tuesday for reports of shots fired stemming from a disturbance at the East entrance of the park among several individuals. Officers have made ...

The Benton Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy will kick off Sept. 20, ushering in its 18th year of providing citizens an in-depth, first-hand look at what it’s like to be an officer. ...

Benton Police Department officers encountered a male subject with a gun in the Criminal Investigations Division lobby just before 4:30 p.m. Sept. 2. Following negotiations, the subject, 33-year-old ...

Benton Police Department detectives arrested 20-year-old Kanius Cummings at Fountain Lakes Apartments today on charges of Aggravated Robbery, a Class Y Felony, and Theft of Property following an ...

BNPD is continuing its investigation following an incident that resulted in an officer-involved shooting on Sunday, July 24 around 8:15 p.m. A traffic stop that began near Cox and Edison resulted ...

BNPD is continuing its investigation following an incident that resulted in an officer-involved shooting just after 8:15 p.m. Sunday. A traffic stop that began near Cox and Edison resulted in a ...

BNPD is investigating an incident resulting in an officer-involved shooting that occurred just after 8:15 p.m. Sunday. The suspect in the incident is deceased. Their identity is not being released ...

 Nneka Seville

Benton Police Department has placed a hold on suspect Nneka Seville, 31, of Benton, for the charge of Manslaughter- a Class C Felony- in the death of her 3-year-old son in February. ...

Benton Police Department responded to Rivendell Behavioral Health Services around 11 p.m. Tuesday for a reported disturbance with weapons. Upon arrival, officers spoke with a female victim, who ...

Benton Police Department has charged additional suspects in connection with the disturbance that resulted in a 13-year-old female suffering a gunshot wound to the leg on June 6 at Chapel Ridge ...

The Benton Police Department and other local agencies will conduct active intruder training beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, June 20 through Friday, June 30 at Benton Junior High School. Nearby ...

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Benton Police Department officers responded to a Jefferson Street residence just after 4 p.m. Sunday in reference to a kidnapping. 28-year-old Cody Granville Brooks of ...

  Edward Eugene Hill-  (WANTED)

Benton Police Department officers responded to multiple disturbances at Chapel Ridge Apartments Monday, including a shooting shortly after 7:30 p.m. that resulted in ...

Benton Police Department responded to Chapel Ridge Apartments shortly after 7:30 p.m. Monday in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a juvenile female victim suffering from a ...

Benton Police Department will host “Hooked on Outdoors” fishing derby and outdoor event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, June 23 at Sunset Lake in Benton. Registration for the fishing derby (open to ...

The Benton Police Department recently conducted a week of department-wide firearms training in a continued effort to maintain and hone firearms proficiency. Skills practiced during the intensive ...

The area of West Sevier Street from Market Street to Ashby Street in downtown Benton will be closed from 3-9 p.m. Saturday, March 12 for the Wild Game Dinner at First United Methodist ...

BNPD and agencies across Arkansas are teaming up with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration March 17-20 to spread the message about the dangers of ...

Benton Police Department officers responded to Chapel Ridge Apartments around 11:30 a.m. Saturday in reference to an unresponsive juvenile. Upon arrival, officers discovered a three-year-old ...

BNPD responded to Home Depot just before 1:45 p.m. Thursday in reference to a possible fraud. Store asset protection members had identified a suspect from an earlier fraud that occurred at the ...

 An investigation is underway following the discovery of two deceased individualsat a Benton residence on the evening of New Year’s Day. Benton Police Department officers responded to the 800 block ...

Benton Police Department officers responded to the intersection of Boone and the South Service Road around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday in reference to a disturbance involving a Bryant School District bus ...

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BNPD received a request around 12:04 p.m. Wednesday to attempt to locate a stolen vehicle and identify or arrest any occupants. OnStar Vehicle ...

BNPD responded to the area of Tyndall Park near Benton High School around 1 p.m. Thursday following reports of multiple shots fired. Surrounding schools were placed on a brief lockdown as a ...

Citizens may notice the addition of beards and goatees among officers of the Benton Police Department throughout November. The No-Shave November movement, popular for raising funds and awareness ...

Benton Police Department officers responded to the area of Ouachita Cove and Nature Way in the Woodlands neighborhood just after 1:15 a.m. Friday for reports of multiple breaking or entering ...

BNPD officers responded to the intersection of Sharon and Dogwood around 2 p.m. Monday for a vehicle vs. motorcycle accident. Upon arrival, officers discovered the driver of the motorcycle, ...

With assistance from the Ouachita County Sheriff’s Office and Camden Police Department, Benton Police Department’s capital murder suspect, 37-year-old Termaine Anderson, was taken into custody ...

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The Benton Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy will kick off Sept. 21, ushering in its 17th year of providing citizens an in-depth, first-hand look at what ...

BNPD officers responded to Military Road in front of Sonic just after 8 p.m. Monday for a vehicle vs. Honda Motor Scooter accident. Upon arrival, officers discovered the driver of the motor ...

Benton Police Department responded to the 100 block of 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 ...

Americans will soon celebrate the unofficial end of the summer season with Labor Day, and BNPD wants to emphasize the need to ensure a sober way home from your celebrations. The Drive Sober or Get ...

Benton Police Department detectives are seeking a fourth driver believed to be involved in a multiple vehicle accident that occurred July 13 near the Big Red Valero station on Highway 67. One ...

Benton Police Department officers were advised by Stuttgart Police Department detectives Monday morning that a suspect with an active warrant for homicide, 51-year-old Earthly Coleman, was known to ...

The Benton Police Department and other local agencies will conduct active intruder training beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, June 28 through Friday, July 9 at Harmony Grove Schools in Haskell. Nearby ...

Benton Police Department will host the annual “Hooked on Fishing” Derby for children 12 and under from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, June 17 at Sunset Lake in Benton. Registration is free and will begin ...

As the Memorial Day holiday approaches, BNPD is reminding all drivers of the importance of seat belt use by participating in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety ...

Benton Police Department officers responded to Fountain Lakes Apartments just after 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in reference to a stabbing. Two victims were taken to a local hospital and treated and ...

Benton Police Department detectives have placed a hold on a suspect responsible for several instances of commercial burglary and theft. Jason McClellan, 38, of Bauxite, posed as an HVAC worker at ...

Benton Police Department officers conducted a traffic stop Wednesday near Lincoln and Military Roads on a suspect wanted in a recent residential burglary incident. Eric Stewart, 39, of Little Rock, ...

Benton Police Department responded to the 500 block of River Street just after 2 p.m. Sunday in reference to a shooting. The suspect(s) fled the scene prior to officers’ arrival.

One minor injury ...

Benton Police Department will join multiple Arkansas law enforcement agencies and agencies across the nation April 5-12 for U Drive. U Text. U Pay, an enforcement operation aimed at reducing ...

Officers with the Benton Police Department arrested 26-year-old James Schoggin, of Malvern, and 45-year-old Jennifer Miller, also of Malvern, on multiple charges following contact at the Oyo Hotel/ ...

Benton Police Department recently obtained information regarding possible domestic violence involving a BNPD officer.

Subsequent investigation led to an arrest warrant being served today for ...

Benton Police Department recently began investigating allegations of sexual misconduct at Childcare Network, Inc. on Military Road. No charges have been filed, and the investigation remains ...

Benton Police Department recently served the warrant from the July 23 hit-and-run incident near the 17700 block of I-30 that took the life of 28-year-old Louisiana resident Dustin ...

Benton Police Department responded to the 400 block of S. Neeley Street just after 8 p.m. Thursday in reference to reports of the occupants of two vehicles shooting at one another. The suspects had ...

Benton Police Department detectives have identified the suspect in the July 23 hit-and-run incident near the 17700 block of I-30 that took the life of 28-year-old Louisiana resident Dustin ...

Benton Police Department detectives have identified the victim in the hit-and-run incident reported Friday morning near the 17700 block of I-30.

Dustin Thompson, 28, of Alexandria, Louisiana, was ...

Benton Police Department responded to the area of 17700 I-30 just after 8:30 a.m. Friday in reference to an unresponsive male subject. Upon arrival, officers located a deceased male victim. ...

Benton Police Department responded to a possible-shooting call just after 9:30 p.m. Saturday at a North Fourth Street residence. Upon arrival, officers discovered an unresponsive juvenile male ...

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 36-year-old David Welch of ...

 Benton Police Department responded to an aggravated robbery at Dollar General (3801 Benton Parkway) just before 8:30 a.m. Thursday. The suspect, 21-year-old Deamonte Terry, of Benton, was ...

 Benton Police Department detectives have made an arrest following their investigation of the robbery that occurred at Bullocks (15536 I-30) on April 16 just after 2:30 a.m.

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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 ...

Benton Police Department responded to a call of shots fired at approximately 7 a.m. Wednesday at McDonald’s- 20726 I-30. Upon arrival, officers discovered a female victim suffering from a gunshot ...

BNPD is teaming up with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to spread the message about the dangers of buzzed or drunk driving as St. Patrick’s ...

An updated study by the National Council for Home Safety and Security ranks Benton as the 17th safest city in the state. 

The study compiled the total number of crimes reported by each city by ...

Twenty-two-year-old Felicity Johnson, of Benton, turned herself in Wednesday to officers at BNPD in reference to a warrant stemming from a pedestrian vs. vehicle fatality accident that occurred ...

Eighteen-year-old Catrell Wallace, of Bryant, turned himself in at the Saline County Jail early Monday morning in reference to felony warrants for Sexual Assault 2nd Degree and Tampering. The ...

BNPD officers responded just after 1 p.m. Wednesday to a domestic incident wherein the victim stated the suspect had attempted to kill her. The suspect, Van Johnson, 47, of Benton, had fled the ...

BNPD officers responded just before 8 p.m. Thursday to Buffet City in reference to a disturbance, turned robbery that had already occurred. Upon arrival, officers made contact with a male victim ...

BNPD officers responded just before 5 p.m. Tuesday to an I-30 south service road location near Alcoa Exchange in reference to a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers discovered a juvenile male victim ...

The identity of the male subject discovered early Saturday morning near the Military Road overpass has been confirmed and next of kin has been notified. He is identified as 37-year-old Calvin ...

BNPD officers responded to the North Service Road at McCright St. just before 2 a.m. Sunday for a pedestrian vs. vehicle accident. Upon arrival, officers discovered a deceased male victim, ...

BNPD officers responded to the Military Road overpass just after 7:30 a.m. Saturday after reports of an unconscious person being located nearby. Upon arrival, officers discovered a deceased male ...

Benton Police Department invites the community to form a team, dress in costumes (optional) and take the plunge at Hurricane Lake in support of Special Olympics Arkansas athletes. The 2020 “Be Bold ...

With the holidays upon us, friends, family and coworkers are coming together to celebrate, and BNPD is partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety ...

Benton Police Department officers responded to a West Drive residence just before 9 p.m. Tuesday after report of a female victim having been shot. Once on scene, officers discovered the female ...

With the holiday shopping season in full swing, Benton Police Department wants residents to be on high alert for scams of all kinds. In the past few weeks, at least three instances have been ...

Benton Police Department responded to the Carpenter Street overpass just before 8:30 Monday evening in reference to a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle. A female victim, 54-year-old Heidi Taylor ...

Benton Police Department officers responded to the area of Military Road and Landers Road just before 7:30 p.m. Saturday in reference to a red Infiniti using flashing blue lights that made other ...

Benton Police Department officers responded just before 1 p.m. Thursday afternoon to multiple reports of a male subject threatening to kill everyone at several fast-food establishments in the area ...

The Benton Police Department, along with other agencies, will be teaming up with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration this Thanksgiving on a ...

Benton Police Department officers responded just before 7:30 Sunday evening to a report of a male suspect breaking into vehicles and subsequently firing a shot when confronted at the Longhills ...

Benton Police Department is pleased to announce its 21st year of participation in the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant program.

The STEP program is a grant funded by the federal ...

Benton Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in getting word out to susceptible individuals to ensure they do not fall victim to a recent phone scam. In the past few weeks, ...

Benton Police Department responded to a Freeman Street residence at approximately 11:30 p.m. Tuesday for a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers located 26-year-old Mark Talbert and 23-year-old ...

As Halloween approaches, Benton Police Department wants you and your family to be in the know regarding the best safety protocol before, during and after trick-or-treating—and that includes knowing ...

The Benton Police Department, with the assistance of the United States Secret Service, is investigating multiple counterfeit currency cases that have occurred in Benton throughout 2019. As of ...

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The Benton Police Department’s annual Citizens Police Academy will kick off Sept. 24, ushering in its 16th year of giving citizens an in-depth, ...

BNPD officers responded around 12:15 p.m. Thursday to the Saline County Adult Education Center for a report of a subject having a gun on the property. A juvenile male subject was found to be in ...

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BNPD officers responded to Fountain Lakes Apartments, building four, around 12:45 p.m. Saturday in reference to shots fired. Upon ...

BNPD arrested 27-year-old Cory Garrison, of Little Rock, and 33-year-old Carissa Faulkner, of Benton, on multiple charges following a traffic stop early Wednesday morning.

Officers located ...

Benton Police Department officers responded just after 1 a.m. Thursday to a report of two gunshot victims being treated at a local hospital. Upon arrival, officers discovered two adult victims had ...

Benton Police Department responded to a welfare concern call just after 2 a.m. Saturday at a Grayson Drive residence. Upon arrival, officers discovered 28-year-old Minnie Fernow of Benton deceased ...

Benton Police Department arrested 31-year-old Christopher Jenkins, of Benton, Thursday afternoon in connection with the hit-and-run accident occurring May 18 just beyond exit 118 on the north ...

The Benton Police Department will conduct active intruder training from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, June 17 through Thursday, June 20 at Benton Junior High School. Nearby residents should be prepared ...

Benton Police Department will host the annual “Hooked on Fishing” Derby for children 12 and under from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 19 at Sunset Lake in Benton. Registration is free and will ...

(Incident 02501) Benton Police Department detectives have issued an update regarding the pedestrian hit-and-run accident that occurred Saturday evening near Exit 118 on the north service road. As ...

Benton Police Department responded to a 911 open line at approximately 10:30 p.m. Saturday just beyond the 118 exit on the north service road.  Officers discovered an injured female victim, 36, on ...

Benton Police Department responded to a Hidden Meadows address early Saturday morning in reference to a vehicle theft. Shannon Hills Police Department later located the missing vehicle in their ...

BNPD officers responded just before 10:30 p.m. Saturday to a report of an aggravated robbery at Slim Chickens, 7831 Alcoa Road. Upon arrival, officers made contact with five employees who were ...

As the Memorial Day holiday approaches, BNPD is reminding all drivers of the importance of seat belt use by participating in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Click It or Ticket ...

Benton Police officers will participate in the 32nd annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Arkansas at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 22. The BNPD leg of the torch run will begin behind ...

Benton Police Department responded to a welfare concern call just after 7 p.m. Wednesday at a Drake Drive residence. After gaining entry to the residence, officers discovered a deceased adult ...

BNPD responded to a call of shots fired at 607 Hwy 5 North—at the intersection of Hwy 5 and Shoal Creek—just after 9 a.m. Wednesday.

A witness reported a black passenger car and white pickup were ...

Benton Police Department officers responded to a Gum Street residence just after 9 p.m. Saturday (April 13) in reference to a shooting. A female victim, age 51, suffered a single gunshot wound and ...

BNPD officers took 19-yr-old Marquis Williams into custody yesterday in connection with the shooting incident occurring early Tuesday at Ralph Bunche Park. He faces several felony charges including ...

Benton Police Department officers responded to Ralph Bunche Park just after 2:30 a.m.Tuesday in reference to a shooting incident involving an undetermined number of individuals. One male victim, age ...

Benton Police Department officers initiated a traffic stop in the area of Hyten and North Street just before 10 p.m. Saturday after a vehicle license plate returned with an active warrant from DeWitt ...

Benton Police Department arrested 27-year-old Brandon Griffin just after 10 p.m. Saturday in the area of West Sevier Street and Bell Street after a brief foot pursuit. He is charged with multiple ...

Benton Police Department responded to the Shell gas station at approximately 3:40 a.m. Feb. 28 on the north service road in reference to a business alarm. A witness spotted a white male, later ...

Benton Police Department responded to a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident near the intersection of Alcoa and Benton Parkway just after 7 p.m. Tuesday. Upon arrival, officers discovered a female victim. ...

BNPD is grateful for the public's assistance in locating the missing resident. She has been found safe. 

For general inquiries, please call ...

BNPD arrested 28-year-old Matthew McCoy, of Rison, without incident yesterday on 30 counts of video voyeurism and two counts of computer child pornography. All charges stem from a camera discovered ...

Officers responded to 3800 block of Liberty Cove for a disturbance with shots fired just before 6 p.m. Friday. A male victim was pronounced dead at the scene and a female victim was medflighted to a ...

As part of the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization taking place through Dec. 31, BNPD will be participating in an upcoming sobriety checkpoint. A partnership with the National Highway ...

Benton Police Department invites the community to form a team, dress in costumes (optional) and take the plunge at Hurricane Lake in support of Special Olympics Arkansas athletes. The 2019 “Be Bold ...

With the holidays upon us, friends, family and coworkers are coming together to celebrate, and BNPD is partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety ...

       UPDATE (12/12): THEY HAVE BEEN LOCATED & ARE SAFE.

UPDATE (12/12): THEY HAVE BEEN LOCATED & ARE SAFE.

BNPD and other law enforcement agencies are on alert for missing 5-year-old Cashius ...

Benton Police Department launched “Operation Grinch Halt” today as a means of promoting holiday safety for businesses and individuals. The campaign will emphasize preventive tips and measures, along ...

Over the Thanksgiving holiday, Benton Police Department participated in the annual Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement campaign, successfully bringing awareness to area residents of the ...

Benton Police Department responded to assist Bryant Police Department at approximately 3:30 p.m. Tuesday near Springhill Road in Bryant. Suspects Brittany Spades, 24, of Benton, and Timothy Hughes, ...

The Benton Police Department, along with other agencies, will be teaming up with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration this Thanksgiving on a ...

Benton Police Department is pleased to announce its 20th year of participation in the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant program.

The STEP program is a grant funded by the federal ...

Benton Police Department responded to a call of shots fired at approximately 3:45 Sunday afternoon. Upon arrival at the Edgehill Drive residence, officers discovered one male victim suffering from a ...

Captain Patrick Baker, a 19-year veteran of the Benton Police Department, recently joined the prestigious ranks of those who have graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. He was ...

Benton Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance with weapons at 1216 N. Shady at approximately 1:50 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. Officers discovered a female victim with a stab wound and a ...

Benton Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance with weapons at 1216 N. Shady at approximately 1:50 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. Officers discovered a female victim with a stab wound and a ...

Benton Police Department launched today a month-long drug-addiction awareness campaign entitled “Don’t be a Zombie.” The initiative will culminate with the Arkansas Drug Take Back event from 9 a.m. ...

In recognition of National Rail Safety Week, Union Pacific Railroad has partnered with agencies across the state to promote rail safety for drivers and pedestrians. BNPD officers will join Union ...

Benton Police Department responded to a report of an unresponsive juvenile at a Hurricane Meadows residence at approximately 6:30 a.m. Monday. Upon arrival, it was determined that the juvenile was ...

Benton Police Department received numerous vehicle Breaking or Entering calls in the Heritage Farms subdivision Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. After a brief search, officers took two ...

BNPD responded to Benton Walmart at approximately 7:30 p.m. Wednesday concerning a possible robbery. The victim reported their purse was in the shopping cart nearby when the suspect grabbed the ...

BNPD responded to a call of a two-vehicle accident that occurred on Military Road at approximately 10:15 a.m. Wednesday.  Medflight was requested and arrived to transport one of the drivers to ...

As the majority of Americans celebrate the Labor Day weekend with an extra day off, BNPD is working around the clock to ensure residents are driving safely. Throughout September, officers will be ...

 The Benton Police Department’s annual Citizens Police Academy will kick off Sept. 25, ushering in its 15th year of giving citizens an in-depth, first-hand look at what it’s like to be an officer. ...

The Benton and Bryant Police Departments and the Saline County Sheriff’s Office met today with Benton and Bryant school officials to further assess the situation at Saturday’s Salt Bowl game. ...

BNPD responded to a call of van vs. motorcycle accident on Military Road at approximately 3 p.m. Saturday. Medflight responded and transported one of the drivers to Baptist Health Little Rock, ...

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BNPD responded to a call for a welfare concern in the area of Eagle Run around 10:15 a.m. Saturday. Due to the possibility of injuries to a victim, multiple ...

BNPD arrested 29-year-old Christopher Neal, of Malvern, on multiple charges following a traffic stop late Wednesday evening. Neal was spotted in the area of Heritage Farms subdivision following a ...

Benton Police Department kicked off today its back-to-school campaign entitled “BNPD…Coming to a School Near You Aug. 15th.” This month-long initiative is a close relative of the kid-focused summer ...

Benton Police Department is asking residents to be on heightened alert after a recent uptick in thefts. Since June 1, at least 46 theft-from-motor-vehicle reports have been taken by the ...

BNPD is asking residents to be on alert for an additional scam—this one via telephone. As of early Friday afternoon, at least two reports had been made of a male with a foreign accent calling ...

Benton Police Department will participate in the nationwide speed enforcement campaign entitled “Obey the Sign or Pay the Fine” July 16-22. Violators will be stopped and ticketed.

Lt. Connell of ...

Benton Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance to ensure more community members do not fall victim to a recent scam. In the past few weeks, at least three instances have been ...

Benton Police Department is continuing its emphasis on positive community policing with the Police Actively Reaching Kids, or PARK, initiative throughout July. The month-long campaign will ...

Americans will soon celebrate the birth and freedoms of this country during Independence Day, and BNPD wants to emphasize the need to ensure a sober way home from your festivities. The Drive Sober ...

BNPD responded to a call of disturbance with weapons in the area of Gray Street around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. Detectives located and arrested a 17-yr-old male and charged him with five counts of ...

Benton Police Department will host the annual “Hooked on Fishing” Derby for children 12 and under from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 23 at Sunset Lake in Benton. Registration is free and will begin ...

On June 5, 2018, detectives with the Benton Police Department were called to Saline Memorial Hospital to investigate the death of an infant born at approximately 24 weeks gestation. Their ...

Benton Police Department launched today a month-long campaign focusing on protecting youth in the community. “BNPD: Protecting our Future” will include an emphasis on building rapport with children ...

Benton Police Department will participate in the annual Rock One Sock campaign May 21-25. The weeklong awareness campaign culminates with National Missing Children’s Day, which falls on Friday, May ...

With summertime and vacation plans kicking off comes an increase of vehicles on the roadways, and BNPD wants to ensure everyone is as safe as possible. As such, BNPD will participate in the ...

Benton Police officers will participate in the 31st annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Arkansas at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 23. The BNPD leg of the torch run will begin at Saline ...

Benton Police Department launched today a month-long traffic safety awareness campaign. “Alert Today, Alive Tomorrow” will include enhanced traffic enforcement with an emphasis on seat-belt use, ...

In response to citizen complaints, a recent investigation by BNPD’s Special Investigations Unit at 35 Azalea Circle in Benton led to evidence of methamphetamine, LSD, marijuana and other narcotics ...

Pictured L to R: BNPD Assistant Chief Jeff Besancon, Officer Jacob Benedict, Officer Mason Curtis, Officer Matthew Kuntz, Officer Michael Zanca, Officer Bryan Wilfong and Captain Eric ...

L to R: Dispatch Shift 4: Michael Hafferty, Keisha Jewett, & Daniel Creasey (not pictured: supervisor Seth Maestas)

Benton Police Department is celebrating dispatchers in honor of National Public ...

A significant amount of methamphetamine, along with other narcotics and a handgun, was recovered during a pursuit Monday afternoon after an officer with the Benton Police Department’s Benton ...

Benton Police Department launched today a month-long drug abuse awareness campaign. “You Use You Lose” will equip citizens with information and action steps aimed at reducing drug abuse and ...

Benton, Ark.- March 2, 2018— Benton Police Department’s February warrant initiative was a sweeping success according to Chief Scotty Hodges. The initiative, entitled “It’s a Sweetheart of a Deal,” ...

Benton, Ark.- March. 1, 2018— Benton Police Department announced today its March Toward Crime Prevention initiative. The month-long program is aimed at providing citizens with safety tips and ...

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• UPDATE: West was located at approximately 8:45 PM on Feb. 24th and is back safe with his family. We wish to thank everyone for their help.  
• Feb. 24, 2018—A Silver Alert has been ...

Month-long program offers no jail time/new court date for all misdemeanors

Benton Police Department announced today a new warrant initiative entitled “It’s a Sweetheart of a Deal.” The month-long ...

Benton, Ark.- Jan. 26, 2018— On the evening of January 25, Benton Police Department received information about a possible threat directed toward the Benton Junior High School campus. BNPD officers ...

Citizens asked to report tips

Benton, Ark.- Jan. 24, 2018—A missing person report was filed Tuesday at Benton Police Department for Benton resident James Earl Griffin.

Griffin, a 66-year-old ...

On 12/19/2017 at approximately 1:38 AM, Officers with the Benton Police Department (BNPD) responded to Longhills Wine and Spirits located at 437 N. Highway 5 for a business alarm. Upon arriving, ...

On 12/7/2017 at approximately 11:53 AM, Officers with the Benton Police Department responded to an address on Alcoa Road for a report of an unresponsive infant. Upon arriving, Officers requested ...

Recently, Lt. Don Robertson and Lt. Brian Bigelow of the Benton Police Department completed an advanced criminal justice course of study offered through the Criminal Justice Institute in Little ...

In response to citizen complaints, the Benton Police Department Special Investigations Unit, which is comprised of detectives from the BNPD and the Saline County Sheriff’s Office, conducted an ...

The time-honored tradition of “Shop With Our Cops” will return on Tuesday, Dec. 19th to place smiles upon the faces of Benton children. Officers from the Benton Police Department will join other ...

The Benton Police Department is proud to announce the recent graduation of one of our officers from the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy in Camden. The officer is Mitchell Hall who was ...

The Christmas season is not only a favorite time of year for numerous law-abiding citizens, it is also the time of year when certain crimes tend to spike (theft, burglaries, breaking and entering of ...

The Thanksgiving holiday is one of the busiest travel times of the year, when millions of Americans travel to spend time with friends and family. But more vehicles on the road means potential for ...

Residents of Saline County dropped off more than 1,300 pounds of medications during the Saturday, Oct. 28 Arkansas Drug Take Back Day, which was called Operation Medicine Cabinet in Benton. Residents ...

To show gratitude to American Military Veterans who were willing to sacrifice their lives in order to protect our lives and freedoms, the Benton Police Department is launching the “Thank You for Your ...

After the costumes and make up are put on, the kids will be ready to run out the door with thoughts of handfuls of candy, a few scares and lots of laughs, but don’t forget to stop to go over a few ...

The Benton Police Department is pleased to announce their 19th year of participation in the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant program.

The STEP program is a grant funded by the ...

A familiar face, and voice, has returned to the Communications Department of the Benton Police Department. Deanne Owen, who previously worked at the BNPD Communications Department from 2012 to 2014, ...

Whether it is called an epidemic or a crisis, the opioid problem that has grown across America can be reversed by communities’ conversations and participation in drug take back events. By gathering ...

Sgt. Ronald Davidson of the Benton Police Department was honored with the Central Region - Officer of the Year award on Tuesday. Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge presented the award to Sgt. ...

Throughout the month of October, officers and staff of the Benton Police Department, are encouraging people to speak out against domestic violence with the launch of the “If Your Partner Is Violent, ...

A minor-child passenger in a two-vehicle collision that occurred on Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, has succumbed to injuries sustained in the collision, becoming the second life lost in the incident.

At ...

The investigation of the fatality accident that occurred on Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, is ongoing. At approximately 3:58 p.m. Monday, officers with the Benton Police Department responded to a ...

Four officers were promoted in rank during a ceremony Monday morning at the Benton Police Department. Chief Scotty Hodges said all four officers earned their promotions through hard work and ...

The 14th annual Citizen’s Police Academy returns to the Benton Police Department. This is an opportunity for people to learn and experience detailed duties of a police officer in a safe, fun ...

Officers with the Benton Police Department are placing extra emphasis this September on locating and apprehending criminals attempting to burglarize homes and businesses with the “Bustin’ Burglars” ...

At about 4:48 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, an officer on patrol noticed from across Interstate 30 that a vehicle had pulled into the parking lot of Mac’s Minnows and More (15920 I-30) and two men exited ...

At approximately 9:59 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, officers with the Benton Police Department responded to Walmart, located at 17309 Interstate 30, for a report of a bomb threat. Employees told officers ...

A resident’s call to 911 after seeing a man attempting to remove a window air-conditioner unit from the home led to an arrest. At approximately 8 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017, officers with the Benton ...

Dispatchers from the Benton Police Department will have the capability to immediately view the location of individuals during emergency calls when in a geo-fenced city-owned property, as well as ...

A public hearing will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, in the administrative division of the Benton Police Department. Information regarding a federal grant application for desktop ...

If you drink and drive on our roadways, you will get caught and the consequences can be devastating. Now through September 4, the Benton Police Department, along with law enforcement officers ...

At approximately 10:32 p.m. Tuesday, August 15, 2017, officers with the Benton Police Department responded to 221 Gunn Street for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival officers located an ...

The Benton Police Department is proud to announce that Scotty Hodges, a 21-year veteran of the department, was officially named and sworn in as the department Police Chief on Monday.

“I am very ...

A suspect has been arrested in connection to the Thursday night armed robbery at Tractor Supply Company. Christopher Marshall, 33, of Malvern was taken into custody about 4 p.m. Saturday at a hotel ...

At approximately 9:37 p.m. Thursday, August 10, officers with the Benton Police Department were dispatched to Tractor Supply Company, located at 17318 Interstate 30, for a report of an armed robbery. ...

The opportunity for people to give officer orders, and make them serve food and drinks, will take place in less than two weeks. The 2017 Tip-A-Cop will be held at Colton’s Steak House (located at ...

School facilities will soon open their doors to the hustle and bustle of children, which will include a surge in traffic volume. Due to the increase, the Benton Police Department is launching the ...

At approximately 8:12 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2017, officers with the Benton Police Department responded to a wooded area off Interstate 30 for a report of a deceased body. During the course of the ...

A suspect is facing multiple charges after allegedly shooting a man and shooting toward first responders while they were providing medical attention.

At approximately 12:50 a.m. Sunday, July 9, an ...

Due to the increase of breaking and entering reports in various neighborhoods, the Benton Police Department has implemented new patrolling tactics and techniques. The combined effort of residents ...

Dispatchers with the Benton Police Department received 120 complaints regarding fireworks between June 25 and July 5. The usage of fireworks by the public was allowed between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. ...

Benton police officers responded to fewer traffic accidents during the June “Slow Your Roll” initiative. However, though there was a slight decrease of citations for DWI, unsafe driving, and no seat ...

At approximately 4:05 p.m. Friday, June 30, 2017, officers with the Benton Police Department responded to Randel Street, near Highway 229, for a vehicle accident. While in route officers were ...

Throughout July, officers with the Benton Police Department will be strolling through the city parks getting to know you while providing security during this month’s initiative “Popo In the Park.” ...

The Benton Police Department, along with law enforcement officers throughout Arkansas and the nation, have a simple message for everyone: If you are intoxicated from drugs or alcohol – don’t ...

When, where and how fireworks can be used by the public has been set by the Benton City Council. The usage of fireworks by the public in the City of Benton will be allowed between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. ...

At approximately 3:38 p.m. Sunday, June 25, 2017, officers with the Benton Police Department responded to a two-vehicle accident at Arkansas Highway 5 and Leigh Street. Upon arrival, the driver of a ...

At approximately 5:14 p.m. Wednesday, officers responded to a possible medical emergency concerning an unconscious man parked in a vehicle at Sunset Lake. Officers and medical units arrived and found ...

The Benton Police Communication Department and the Benton School District are being recognized for their outstanding efforts to keep students safe and respond quickly during emergencies. Benton ...

Two officers with the Benton Police Department received promotions during a ceremony at the department on Monday. Chief Kirk Lane said officers Hunter Begoon and Clayton Bloch earned their promotions ...

A ceremony was held at the Benton Police Department today to honor the 20-year career of Lt. Terry Fuller.

“It’s been a fulfilling career,” Lt. Fuller said. “I never thought I’d see this day. I’m ...

Information relayed between citizens and detectives with the Benton Police Department have led to the arrest of two men for connection to the recent theft of multiple vehicles from the Everett ...

The start of summer generally shows an increase of motorist activity on all roadways throughout the day and night. The increase of traffic flow also means there is an increase for the chance of ...

Too often the term “Runaway Child” is viewed negatively upon the child. Too many adults may perceive the runaway as a child who just cause problems. That is a major problem that has to be stopped, ...

“What does a sexual predator look like?” asks Genevie Strickland, Case Manager/Director of Education for the Morgan Nick Foundation. “Most people, including kids, think the predator is just some ...

An online sexual predator only uses social media sites and chat rooms to lure kids into illicit conversations - Right? My children are just in their room playing video games, so I think they’re ...