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*He was located and arrested on 8/8/14 at approximately 3:30 PM and is not longer being sought at this time.

Recently, detectives with the Benton Police Department took a report involving a possible rape of a juvenile victim. 

Recently, detectives with the Benton Police Department took a report involving a possible rape of a juvenile victim. 

It is that time a year again when the buses start rolling and kids start making their way back to school.  Along with school starting, comes increased traffic volume on our local roadways.

It is that time a year again when the buses start rolling and kids start making their way back to school.  Along with school starting, comes increased traffic volume on our local roadways.

The Benton Police Department (BNPD) is unveiling a new badge that is currently in the process of being issued to officers.  

The Benton Police Department (BNPD) is unveiling a new badge that is currently in the process of being issued to officers.  

On 7/21/14, officers with the Benton Police Department took a report of a possible attempted kidnapping involving a juvenile.