THREE OFFICERS JOIN THE RANKS AFTER ACADEMY GRADUATION

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bnpdlogoThe Benton Police Department is proud to announce the recent graduation of three of our officers from the Arkansas Law Enforcement Academy.  The three officers are Arthur Knab, Cory Mize, and Seth Hopkins. 

 

DON'T GET PENALIZED DESIGNATE A SOBER DRIVER THIS SUPER BOWL SUNDAY

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DriveSoberDec13-1It may be one of America’s most anticipated and exciting sporting events, but if alcohol and driving mix, it can also be a costly and dangerous one. That’s why law enforcement agencies through the area are focusing on getting impaired drivers off the road.

BNPD LAUNCHING TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT AND EDUCATION CAMPAIGN

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coin200Starting now through the spring, the Benton Police Department will be conducting a traffic enforcement and education campaign. The focus of this program will be conducting traffic enforcement in high traffic areas with a special emphasis on DWI/DUI, including sobriety checkpoints and seat belt enforcement.

FOOT PATROL LEADS TO RECOVERY OF STOLEN FIREARM AND ARREST

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RoyBreshears1On 1/31/14, at approximately 3:00 AM, an officer with the Benton Police Department was conducting a foot patrol of Bailey’s Trailer Park (601 N. Summit Rd.) when he observed a subject wearing all dark clothing walking near wood line behind a trailer.  

 

SUSPECT ARRESTED IN ARMED ROBBERY INCIDENT

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WalterWilkerson1Detectives with the Benton Police Department have made an arrest in relation to the recent armed robbery of the Home Run Gas Mart (1415 Military Rd.) that occurred on 1/26/14.  The suspect in the case, Walter Wilkerson (23 YOA) of Benton, was taken into custody on 1/30/14 without incident.