Recently, there were three aggravated robberies that have occurred in Benton within the past month. Each incident involved armed robbery of the victims and two of them were home invasions.
On 10/20/13, at approximately 1:50 AM, officers responded to Fountain Lake Apartments (3011 Congo Rd.) in regards to a loud music complaint. Shortly after arriving on-scene, officers were informed of a possible disturbance at another apartment and proceeded there.
On 10/20/13, at approximately 1:50 AM, officers responded to Fountain Lake Apartments (3011 Congo Rd.) in regards to a loud music complaint. Shortly after arriving on-scene, officers were informed of a possible disturbance at another apartment and proceeded there.
BICEP is an acronym for the Benton Interstate Criminal Enforcement Patrol. BICEP was developed in 2010 in response to an analysis of crime that was occurring in and around the residences and businesses in the City of Benton.
BICEP is an acronym for the Benton Interstate Criminal Enforcement Patrol. BICEP was developed in 2010 in response to an analysis of crime that was occurring in and around the residences and businesses in the City of Benton.
On 10/11/13, officers with the Benton Police Department arrested a suspect, Chad Thompson (33 YOA), at Westside Pharmacy in relation to forged prescriptions. The investigation was then turned over to detectives with the Benton Special Investigative Unit for follow-up.
On 10/11/13, officers with the Benton Police Department arrested a suspect, Chad Thompson (33 YOA), at Westside Pharmacy in relation to forged prescriptions. The investigation was then turned over to detectives with the Benton Special Investigative Unit for follow-up.
On 10/11/13, at approximately 6:34 PM, officers responded to Westside Pharmacy on report of a forged prescription. While in-route to the call, officers were informed the suspect was still on scene.
Upon their arrival, officers made contact with the suspect, identified as Chad Thompson (33 YOA), at the business. After an investigation, Thompson was subsequently placed under arrest without incident.
There have been 11 incidents involving prescription drugs being stolen from citizens in Benton recently. This isn’t exactly something new, but we wanted to call attention to this alarming fact due to the on-going problems we face in Arkansas concerning prescription drug abuse.
On 10/11/13, at approximately 6:34 PM, officers responded to Westside Pharmacy on report of a forged prescription. While in-route to the call, officers were informed the suspect was still on scene.
Upon their arrival, officers made contact with the suspect, identified as Chad Thompson (33 YOA), at the business. After an investigation, Thompson was subsequently placed under arrest without incident.
