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The suspect from the officer involved shooting on Friday, Oct. 7 has died due to injuries sustained from the incident.

On 10/7/16, at approximately 10:25 PM, an officer with the Benton Police Department responded to the 1400 Block of Longview Drive on report of unknown trouble with a male screaming in the area.  The officer spoke with a male and female in the area who were arguing, but they separated with

On 10/7/16, at approximately 10:25 PM, an officer with the Benton Police Department responded to the 1400 Block of Longview Drive on report of unknown trouble with a male screaming in the area.  The officer spoke with a male and female in the area who were arguing, but they separated with

A Sherwood man previously arrested in Faulkner County faces charges for allegedly burglarizing the Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Benton. Detectives from the Benton Police Department were contacted at approximately 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30 by Faulkner County Sheriff’s deputies concerning their arrest of 26-year-old James M.

A Sherwood man previously arrested in Faulkner County faces charges for allegedly burglarizing the Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Benton. Detectives from the Benton Police Department were contacted at approximately 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30 by Faulkner County Sheriff’s deputies concerning their arrest of 26-year-old James M.

At approximately 7:25 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, officers with the Benton Police Department responded to Waffle House restaurant in reference to theft of services.

At approximately 7:25 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, officers with the Benton Police Department responded to Waffle House restaurant in reference to theft of services.

Officers with the Benton Police Department saved the life of an individual late Sunday through the use of a Naloxone kit and through their previous Naloxone training.

Officers with the Benton Police Department saved the life of an individual late Sunday through the use of a Naloxone kit and through their previous Naloxone training.

The number of deaths from drug overdose has risen dramatically in the U.S. in recent years, reaching epidemic proportions, and is now the top cause of accidental deaths. To combat and educate the public on the dangers of drug abuse, whether it is illegal narcotics or prescribed medications, the Benton Police Department is launching the “Nope to Dope” initiative.