BNPD ARRESTS SUSPECT WANTED IN CONNECTION WITH MULTIPLE CRIMES

Brandon GriffinBenton 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 crimes stemming from at least six separate incidents.

Griffin faces numerous Theft of Property and Theft by Receiving charges, as well as Arson, Resisting Arrest, Fleeing, Possession of Instruments of Crime and Criminal Mischief 1st Degree.

The investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be forthcoming.

BNPD asks that anyone with information about these incidents contact the department at 501-778-1171 or 501-315-TIPS. Anonymous tips may also be sent via text to CRIMES (274637) with the keyword BNPD in the body of the message, via the official Benton Police Department app available on iTunes and Google Play or at www.crimereports.com.