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Benton Police Department launched today a month-long traffic safety awareness campaign. “Alert Today, Alive Tomorrow” will include enhanced traffic enforcement with an emphasis on seat-belt use, speeding violations, DWIs, texting and driving and school zone violations. The city-wide campaign will run throughout May.

Benton Police Department launched today a month-long traffic safety awareness campaign. “Alert Today, Alive Tomorrow” will include enhanced traffic enforcement with an emphasis on seat-belt use, speeding violations, DWIs, texting and driving and school zone violations. The city-wide campaign will run throughout May.

In response to citizen complaints, a recent investigation by BNPD’s Special Investigations Unit at 35 Azalea Circle in Benton led to evidence of methamphetamine, LSD, marijuana and other narcotics being distributed from the home.

In response to citizen complaints, a recent investigation by BNPD’s Special Investigations Unit at 35 Azalea Circle in Benton led to evidence of methamphetamine, LSD, marijuana and other narcotics being distributed from the home.

Pictured L to R: BNPD Assistant Chief Jeff Besancon, Officer Jacob Benedict, Officer Mason Curtis, Officer Matthew Kuntz, Officer Michael Zanca, Officer Bryan Wilfong and Captain Eric Haworth

Pictured L to R: BNPD Assistant Chief Jeff Besancon, Officer Jacob Benedict, Officer Mason Curtis, Officer Matthew Kuntz, Officer Michael Zanca, Officer Bryan Wilfong and Captain Eric Haworth

L to R: Dispatch Shift 4: Michael Hafferty, Keisha Jewett, & Daniel Creasey (not pictured: supervisor Seth Maestas)

L to R: Dispatch Shift 4: Michael Hafferty, Keisha Jewett, & Daniel Creasey (not pictured: supervisor Seth Maestas)