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   It is that time of the year again when individuals from all across Saline County and Central Arkansas converge into Hurricane Lake in Benton for Special Olympics.

    On 1/13/14, officers were dispatched to a possible burglary in progress call at 122 B King Street.  Upon arrival, officers made contact with two individuals who were leaving the residence in a vehicle.  

    On 1/13/14, officers were dispatched to a possible burglary in progress call at 122 B King Street.  Upon arrival, officers made contact with two individuals who were leaving the residence in a vehicle.  

    It is with great sadness and regret that we announce the passing of our K-9 ‘Benton’ early this morning after a brief illness.  

    It is with great sadness and regret that we announce the passing of our K-9 ‘Benton’ early this morning after a brief illness.  

    The Benton Police Department’s website, www.bentonpolice.org, now has a brand new look.

    The Benton Police Department’s website, www.bentonpolice.org, now has a brand new look.

    On 1/7/13, at approximately 4:15 AM, officers responded to Dogwood Lake Apartments (1907 Hwy 5 North) on report of three individuals breaking into vehicles in the parking lot.  Upon their arrival, one of the suspect fled from the scene in a vehicle and the other two fled on foot.  

    On 1/7/13, at approximately 4:15 AM, officers responded to Dogwood Lake Apartments (1907 Hwy 5 North) on report of three individuals breaking into vehicles in the parking lot.  Upon their arrival, one of the suspect fled from the scene in a vehicle and the other two fled on foot.  

    On 1/1/14, at approximately 7:58 PM, officers were dispatched to Wal-Mart (17309 I-30) on report of a fraud report.  Prior to officer’s arrival, they were informed the suspect had left the store and was in the parking lot.