BNPD RECEIVES MRAP VEHICLE THROUGH MILITARY SURPLUS PROGRAM

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coin200The Benton Police Department recently received a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP), or Armored Rescue Vehicle (ARV), vehicle through the U.S. Military 1033 Program. The 1033 Program allows law enforcement to pay a small annual cost to be able to receive access to excess military equipment at no further charge to the agency.

ANTI-DRUG APRIL INITIATIVE NETS 16 FELONY ARRESTS

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coin200Every month this year the Benton Police Department will have a different initiative that we will call attention to in relation to a public safety issue. The month of April was ‘Anti-Drug April’, where we focused on different enforcement and education activities to raise awareness about the damage drugs can cause in our community.

SALINE COUNTY RX TAKE BACK TOTALS SURPASS 3 TONS

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RxPicMedicineCabinetIXLaw enforcement agencies in Saline County took in 963 pounds of prescription medicine during Operation Medicine Cabinet IX held on April 26th.  Agencies that participated were Alexander Police Department, Benton Police Department, Bryant Police Department, and Haskell Police Department.  

SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD

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MalcolmMoore1On 4/22/14, detectives with the Benton Police Department took a report of a possible sexual assault involving a female juvenile victim.  During the investigation, evidence indicated that a sexual assault had taken place and a suspect was named.