INVESTIGATION OF FATALITY ACCIDENT IS ONGOING
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 two-vehicle head-on collision at Benton Parkway near the intersection of Edison Avenue.
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 dedication to serving the community.
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 environment.
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” initiative. This initiative is also designed to help citizens make more security conscious decisions to protect their property and family.
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 the vehicle.
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 they received a phone call of a man threatening to “blow up Walmart tonight.”