BNPD DEDICATES JULY AS “POPO IN THE PARK” MONTH

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PopoInThePark SMALLLLLLLLThroughout July, officers with the Benton Police Department will be strolling through the city parks getting to know you while providing security during this month’s initiative “Popo In the Park.” The parks are a very safe environment for children and families currently, but there is always an increased usage during the summertime.&n

BNPD DEDICATES JULY AS “POPO IN THE PARK” MONTH

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PopoInThePark SMALLLLLLLLThroughout July, officers with the Benton Police Department will be strolling through the city parks getting to know you while providing security during this month’s initiative “Popo In the Park.” The parks are a very safe environment for children and families currently, but there is always an increased usage during the summertime.&n

FIREWORKS WILL BE ALLOWED BY PUBLIC FROM JULY 3-5

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Fireworks tips 1 SMALLWhen, where and how fireworks can be used by the public has been set by the Benton City Council. The usage of fireworks by the public in the City of Benton will be allowed between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. from July 3 through July 5 without being in violation of the city’s noise ordinance.

BNPD IS INVESTIGATING A FATALITY ACCIDENT

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benton logoAt approximately 3:38 p.m. Sunday, June 25, 2017, officers with the Benton Police Department responded to a two-vehicle accident at Arkansas Highway 5 and Leigh Street. Upon arrival, the driver of a 2009 Harley Davidson motorcycle, 72-year-old Jerry Lynn Garland of Bauxite was pronounced deceased at the scene.

DEATH INVESTIGATION BEING CONDUCTED BY BNPD DETECTIVES

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Benton badge 1At approximately 5:14 p.m. Wednesday, officers responded to a possible medical emergency concerning an unconscious man parked in a vehicle at Sunset Lake. Officers and medical units arrived and found 56-year-old Harold Henry of Benton deceased inside the reported vehicle.