SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A JUVENILE

NickTurner1On 10/30/14, officers with the Benton Police Department took a report involving a possible sexual assault of a female juvenile victim.  
 
According to the victim, the suspect in the case inappropriately touched her. Detectives then made contact with the suspect in the case, who was identified as Nickalous Turner (22 YOA) of Benton. 
 
Based on information and evidence obtained by detectives, Turner was subsequently placed under arrest on 11/3/14 and transported to the Saline County Detention Facility for processing.  Turner is charged with 2nd Degree Sexual Assault.  This is an on-going investigation and additional charges could be forthcoming.  
 
Anyone with information about this crime is encouraged to contact the Benton Police Department at 501-778-1171 or 501-315-TIPS.  Individuals also may send an anonymous crime tip about this incident to CRIMES (274637) with the keyword BNPD in the body of the text or go to www.crimereports.com to leave a tip.  A crime tip can also be submitted via the official Benton Police Department app found on ITunes and Google Play.  
 
Any suspects listed are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.