BNPD TO HOST 2017 CITIZEN’S POLICE ACADEMY

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Citizens Police Academy 2017 flier SMALLLLLLLLLLLThe 14th annual Citizen’s Police Academy returns to the Benton Police Department. This is an opportunity for people to learn and experience detailed duties of a police officer in a safe, fun environment.

BNPD LAUNCHES ‘BUSTIN’ BURGLARS’ SEPTEMBER INITIATIVE

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flag background SMALLLOfficers with the Benton Police Department are placing extra emphasis this September on locating and apprehending criminals attempting to burglarize homes and businesses with the “Bustin’ Burglars” initiative. This initiative is also designed to help citizens make more security conscious decisions to protect their property and family.

BNPD LAUNCHES ‘BUSTIN’ BURGLARS’ SEPTEMBER INITIATIVE

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flag background SMALLLOfficers with the Benton Police Department are placing extra emphasis this September on locating and apprehending criminals attempting to burglarize homes and businesses with the “Bustin’ Burglars” initiative. This initiative is also designed to help citizens make more security conscious decisions to protect their property and family.

DETECTIVES FOLLOWING UP LEADS ON BOMB THREAT

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benton logoAt approximately 9:59 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, officers with the Benton Police Department responded to Walmart, located at 17309 Interstate 30, for a report of a bomb threat. Employees told officers they received a phone call of a man threatening to “blow up Walmart tonight.”

RESIDENT’S CALL TO 911 ABOUT BURGLARY ATTEMPT LEADS TO SUSPECT ARREST

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Lea Brandon photoA resident’s call to 911 after seeing a man attempting to remove a window air-conditioner unit from the home led to an arrest. At approximately 8 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017, officers with the Benton Police Department responded to Dalewood Drive, but the suspect had fled the area.