Shoplifting Call Turns into Foot Chase and Drug Arrest

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   On 10/23/13, at approximately 6:15 PM, officers responded to Wal-Mart (17309 I-30) on report of a shoplifting call.  Upon arrival, they made contact with store employees who informed them about two suspects stealing merchandise.  

Home Invasion Robbery Suspect Arrested-Additional Suspects Still Being Sought

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  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.

Benton Interstate Criminal Enforcement Patrol Program (BICEP)

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Luck5BICEP 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.

 

Follow-up Investigation Leads to Another Rx Forgery Suspect

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  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.