Benton Police Dept.

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[Benton Police Dept. @BentonPoliceAR]

Congratulations to Officers Annabelle Cupps, Shelby-Lynn Chavers, Mark Nelson, and Gryphon Davidson on being sworn in by Judge Houston as the newest BNPD officers!
Welcome aboard! We look forward to working with you all!
#BNPD #BeTheDifference #BentonProud

[Benton Police Dept. @BentonPoliceAR]

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Benton Police Department at 501-778-1171 or 501-776-5947. Anonymous tips may also be sent via text to 847411 with the keyword BENTONPD in the body of the message.

#BNPD #NewsUpdate

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Anyone with additional information to report can contact BNPD at 501-776-5947 or 501-778-1171. You can also leave an anonymous tip by texting “BENTONPD” plus your message to 847411.

#BNPD #NewsUpdate

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***MISSING PERSON***

NAME: Jade Love
AGE: 22
HEIGHT: 5'6"

Jade was last seen on Shelby Drive in Benton on 6/1/25. If you see her, please call 911, 501-778-1171 or your local non-emergency number.

#BNPD #MissingPerson #PleaseShare

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These are just a few images captured at today's Peace Officers Memorial Service held at the Saline County Courthouse. We salute these officers and their families. Thank you for your willingness to serve this great state and nation.

#BNPD #PeaceOfficersMemorial

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Should anyone have additional info to report, please reach out to Benton Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division at 501-776-5947 during regular business hours or 501-778-1171 after hours.

#BNPD #NewsUpdate

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🚨POLICE ACTIVITY🚨

Benton PD is working an incident near the 16000 block of the North Service Road. You will see an increased police presence.

Please avoid the area & take an alternate route if possible.

More info will be released when available.

#BNPD #PoliceActivity

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Make plans to join us for a fun evening to raise funds for Special Olympics Arkansas on Thursday, May 1st at Colton’s in Benton from 5 to 9 pm!
We look forward to seeing and serving you!!
#BNPD #Community #SpecialOlympics #SpecialOlympicsArkansas

[Benton Police Dept. @BentonPoliceAR]

Nothing says Merry Christmas and ushers in the season like the Saline County Christmas Parade!

We hope everyone had a great time!

#BNPD #Community #BentonProud #SalineCountyStrong #MerryChristmas

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Thanks to everyone who dropped off your old/expired medications today! BNPD was able to collect 227.15 pounds of medications to be disposed of! Combined with what has already been collected in the drop box, we will be disposing of 890.55 pounds!!!

#BNPD #CommunityFirst

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We enjoyed visiting with everyone at Old Fashioned Day today! If we didn't see you this time, we will be at the many upcoming events throughout town, so come see us!!
#BnPD #CommunityFirst #BentonProud

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BNPD INVESTIGATING AGGRAVATED ROBBERY, ATTEMPTED MURDER
Story here:
https://t.co/5FtornRD10...
If you have info about this incident, please call BNPD Criminal Investigations at 501-776-5947 or send a tip by texting keyword "BENTONPD" plus your message to 847411.
#BNPD #NewsUpdate

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*BNPD INVESTIGATING PRIVATE PROPERTY ACCIDENT, ATTEMPTED MURDER*
Story here:
https://t.co/yK26J1sAlb...
Please contact BNPD Criminal Investigations Division at 501-776-5947 w/ any info regarding this incident or text keyword "BENTONPD" plus your msg TO 847411.
#BNPD #NewsUpdate

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*RUNAWAY JUVENILE*
Name: William Reese Hinkle
Age: 17
Last Seen: 5/8/24 near Benton Jr. High
Hinkle is 6'0" tall & weighs approx. 290 lbs. Last seen wearing green hoodie w/ word "Bullhead" on front.
If seen, call 501-778-1171 (or 911) if emergent.
#BNPD #SeeSomethingSaySomething

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Thanks to Benton, Arkansas Parks and Recreation and Arkansas Game and Fish Commission for hosting this event and thanks to the vendors and donors who made sure we had outstanding food and prizes.

Enjoy these photos from the fishing derby.

#BNPD #BeTheDifference #CommunityFirst

[Benton Police Dept. @BentonPoliceAR]

***SUSPECT PREVIOUSLY ARRESTED IN SEXUAL ASSAULT INCIDENTS ARRESTED ON ADDITIONAL CHARGES***

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#BNPD #NewsUpdate

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Visit https://t.co/D9boWWRTZq for further details on requirements, salary and benefits and for application.

Written and PT testing can be scheduled for same day or at your convenience.

CERTIFIED & FIRST-TIME officers are WELCOME TO APPLY!

#BNPD #BeTheDifference #BentonProud

[Benton Police Dept. @BentonPoliceAR]

***SALINE COUNTY AGENCIES STOP PORCH PIRATES FROM STEALING CHRISTMAS***

https://t.co/2rHIc7K3V3

#BNPD #NewsBreak #PorchPiratePrevention

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LOCATION CHANGE: Please come see us at Benton PD (114 S. East Street) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Day!

Benton Animal Services will not be braving the weather, so please go see them at the shelter!!!

#BNPD #CommunityFirst