BNPD RESPONDS TO AGGRAVATED ROBBERY; SUSPECT IN CUSTODY

Deamonte Terry Mugshot Benton Police Department responded to an aggravated robbery at Dollar General (3801 Benton Parkway) just before 8:30 a.m. Thursday. The suspect, 21-year-old Deamonte Terry, of Benton, was apprehended near Alcoa and Cyanamide Road after a brief foot pursuit. He is charged with Aggravated Robbery, a class Y felony.

BNPD Criminal Investigations Division has assumed the investigation, which remains ongoing.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Benton Police Department at 501-778-1171 or 501-315-TIPS. Anonymous tips may also be sent via text to CRIMES (274637) with the keyword BNPD in the body of the message or at www.cityprotect.com.