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   It is that time of the year again when individuals from all across Saline County and Central Arkansas converge into Hurricane Lake in Benton for Special Olympics.

   It is that time of the year again when individuals from all across Saline County and Central Arkansas converge into Hurricane Lake in Benton for Special Olympics.

The Benton Police Department, in conjunction with the Saline County Prosecutors Office, recently hosted the nationally renowned criminal and terrorist interdiction training group known as ‘Desert Snow’.  The class was held at the Benton Events Center from 1/14/14-1/16/14 and had 40 officers from 15 different agencies represented.  

    On 1/13/14, officers were dispatched to a possible burglary in progress call at 122 B King Street.  Upon arrival, officers made contact with two individuals who were leaving the residence in a vehicle.  

    On 1/13/14, officers were dispatched to a possible burglary in progress call at 122 B King Street.  Upon arrival, officers made contact with two individuals who were leaving the residence in a vehicle.  

    It is with great sadness and regret that we announce the passing of our K-9 ‘Benton’ early this morning after a brief illness.  

    It is with great sadness and regret that we announce the passing of our K-9 ‘Benton’ early this morning after a brief illness.  

    The Benton Police Department’s website, www.bentonpolice.org, now has a brand new look.

    The Benton Police Department’s website, www.bentonpolice.org, now has a brand new look.

    On 1/7/13, at approximately 4:15 AM, officers responded to Dogwood Lake Apartments (1907 Hwy 5 North) on report of three individuals breaking into vehicles in the parking lot.  Upon their arrival, one of the suspect fled from the scene in a vehicle and the other two fled on foot.