Benton County Sheriff's Office News

Most Wanted Capture Info

3/3/2010 12:00:00 AM

Thank you to everyone who helped in the capture of this wanted criminal.

Name: Richard Lawrence Rogers
Alias Used: “Lee Campbell”

Another capture has been made on our Warrants Bulletin. Do you know the location of other criminals we have listed?

1/12/2010 12:00:00 AM

You can help us catch criminals by viewing the new Wanted Warrants Bulletin under Public Alerts. If you have any information that can lead deputies to an arrest, please call 479-464-6184.

No Child Left Behind

1/11/2010 12:00:00 AM

The - No Child Left Behind - Event is open to anyone in the community and will be held from 7pm until 9pm at the Embassy Suites. Those who attend will hear from several nationally recognized speakers about a revolutionary children's safety partnership compirised of 2 national leading children's safety initiatives.

Click here for more information about this event.

Winter Driving Safety Tips

1/5/2010 12:00:00 AM

Taking the right safety precautions every time that you are going to be driving in winter weather conditions can mean the difference between life & death. The Sheriff’s Office has compiled a list of Safe Winter Driving Tips .

Are You Aware of These New Arkansas Laws?

11/2/2009 12:00:00 AM

(Act 181) §27-51-1501 Texting While Driving Prohibited
Drivers are not allowed to text while driving; the exceptions being law enforcement officers, firefighters, ambulance drivers, or emergency medical technicians while performing official duties. Anyone found guilty under this law commits a violation. Applies to violations committed after 10-1-2009. See also 2009 Acts 197, 394, 807.

(Act 197) §27-51-1501 Novice Drivers and Cell Phone Use (SECONDARY LAW)
No one under the age of 18 may use cell phones or other wireless devices while driving except in emergency situations. Fine is $50.
This law allows those who are over 18 but under 21 to use hands-free wireless devices. It does not allow the driver of the vehicle to be stopped or detained solely to determine compliance. Applies to violations committed after 10-1-2009. See also 2009 Acts 181, 247, 394, 807.

(Act 247) §§27-51-1501, et seq. Limits Wireless Telephone Use (SECONDARY LAW)
Use while driving of wireless hand-held telephones or devices is prohibited for drivers under 18 years of age except in an emergency.
Use of wireless hand-held telephones or devices is permitted for drivers at least 18 years but under 21 years of age under conditions. It does not allow the driver of the vehicle to be stopped or detained solely to determine compliance. See also 2009 Acts 181, 197, 394, 807.

(Act 308) §27-37-704 Seat Belt Law (PRIMARY LAW)
Arkansas now has a primary seat belt law which was made effective on June 30, 2009. Law enforcement officers can now stop drivers if they have a reasonable suspicion that they are not wearing their seat belts. See also Act 394 of 2009.

You Can Help with History.

11/2/2009 12:00:00 AM

Do you have old photos that the Sheriff’s Office can display in their lobby? The Sheriff is looking for pictures from the past of deputies, group photos, vehicles – anything relating to the Benton County Sheriff’s Office history. When submitting pictures of deputies, please include names and dates of service. You may contact Major Gene Drake at 479.271.1008

New Crime Fighting Tool

9/20/2009 12:00:00 AM

The Sheriff’s Office has recently installed a new car tag scanning system into their arsenal of crime fighting tools. The system is capable of scanning and photographing up to 6,000 license plates an hour and then comparing the licenses in various databases. Initially, the equipment will compare the tags with state and national databases of stolen vehicles but possible future applications will include identifying plates that belong to owners with felony warrants; sex offenders too close to schools, and persons who can be connected to missing children alerts. The system will also be utilized as a proactive enforcement approach to identifying vehicles that may be carrying mass quantities of narcotics for trafficking. When the system identifies a tag that is listed as stolen, the deputy has probable cause to stop the vehicle.