Vehicle Theft in Progress Call Leads to Three Arrests

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On 8/21/13, at approximately 2:45 PM, officers responded to the 800 Block of S. Summit Road on report of a vehicle theft in progress.  While in route, officers received descriptions and were able to locate the vehicle and suspects in question.

Third Arrest Stemming from a Disturbance Call Within a Week

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On 8/20/13, at approximately 8:15 PM, officers responded to 2019 Thomas Road in reference to a disturbance call.  Upon their arrival, officers spoke with the victim in the case who said the suspect had busted in the door to her residence and threatened to harm her with a brick. 

 

Disturbance Turns Into Felony Arrest

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On August 16th, at approximately 8:47 PM, officers responded to the Days Inn on report of a disturbance.  Upon their arrival they made contact with the victim who had been threatened by a suspect with a knife.  

 

Union Pacfic Railroad and Benton Police Team Up for Operation Lifesaver

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Officers with the Benton Police Department, in conjunction with Union Pacific Railroad, participated in Operation Lifesaver on August 13th and 14th.  Operation Lifesaver’s mission is to end collisions, deaths and injuries at highway-rail grade crossings and on rail property through a nationwide network of volunteers who work to educate people about rail safety.

 

Union Pacfic Railroad and Benton Police Team Up for Operation Lifesaver

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Officers with the Benton Police Department, in conjunction with Union Pacific Railroad, participated in Operation Lifesaver on August 13th and 14th.  Operation Lifesaver’s mission is to end collisions, deaths and injuries at highway-rail grade crossings and on rail property through a nationwide network of volunteers who work to educate people about rail safety.

 

Drug Dealer Funds Help Make School Zones Safer in Benton

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Recently, one of the Benton Police Department School Resource Officers, Officer Jackson, came up with an idea to help make school zones safer.  The idea was to place ‘No Cell Phone Use in School Zone’ signs up in every loading/unloading zone in the school district.