On June 5, 2018, detectives with the Benton Police Department were called to Saline Memorial Hospital to investigate the death of an infant born at approximately 24 weeks gestation. Their investigation led to a local motel where the medical call originated. It is believed the mother, Angela Miller, of Oregon, had injected methamphetamine while staying at the motel prior to the birth of her child.
After receiving medical treatment, Miller was taken into custody for Introduction of a Controlled Substance into the Body of Another Person, a Class Y Felony, and Murder in the Second Degree, a Class A Felony.
The investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be forthcoming. 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, via the official Benton Police Department app available on iTunes and Google Play or at www.crimereports.com.
Any suspects listed are presumed innocent unless/until proven guilty.