Benton Recent Arrests

Benton recent arrests are made by the Benton Police Department and then booked at the Saline County Detention Center. To find Benton recent arrests, check the Saline County jail roster, call the police records division, or send a FOIA request to the city. The Benton Police Department at 114 South East Street runs the calls and keeps the reports. The Saline County Sheriff runs the jail where most booked people go. Each path shows a piece of the full arrest record and each piece is public under Arkansas law.

Benton Police and Recent Arrests

The Benton Police Department is the main law enforcement agency inside the city. It handles calls, patrol, and the arrests that end up on the Benton recent arrests log. The station sits at 114 South East Street, Benton, AR 72015. The main phone is (501) 778-1171. For any 911 emergency, dial 911. The records desk takes written or in-person requests for reports tied to a Benton arrest, a crash, or a call for service.

The image above shows the Benton Police site. The department also runs an app for iPhone and Android. The app lets you submit tips, view most wanted posts, view current inmates housed by Saline County, request a home security check, and see local sex offender info. The app pushes some alerts to phones.

Officers in Benton work patrol, investigation, traffic, and school resource roles. The department posts community news and monthly updates on the site at bentonpolice.org. The city also keeps an official portal at bentonar.org for online payments, permits, and city records.

Saline County Jail and Benton Recent Arrests

After a Benton arrest, the officer takes the person to the Saline County Detention Center for booking. The Saline County Sheriff runs that jail. The sheriff office website is at salinecountysheriff.com. The mission line on the site reads, "True public safety requires a collaboration between law enforcement and the community."

Booking covers a mugshot, prints, and a full charge list. Bond gets set at first appearance. The jail roster shows the current inmate list with charges, bond amount, and booking date. A Benton arrest stays on the roster until the person posts bond, is released, or is moved to state custody.

For the full county breakdown, see the Saline County Recent Arrests page on this site. That page covers the sheriff phone, the jail visit rules, and the court links. The county page also links to the Saline County Circuit Court, which handles the felony side of each case.

FOIA Requests for Benton Recent Arrests

Arrest records in Benton are public under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. The key law is Arkansas Code § 25-19-101. Any state resident can ask for a copy of an arrest report, a call log, or a booking record. The city has three business days to respond. For a large request, the clerk may give a short extension.

In Benton, FOIA requests go to the City Clerk-Treasurer's Office. The clerk runs point for city records. You can send the request by mail, drop it at the office, or email. Put the person name, the date, the report number if you know it, and your contact info. Standard copy fees apply. The Arkansas Attorney General also keeps a FOIA handbook at ag.arkansas.gov. The AG hotline is (800) 482-8982.

Some files are held back from release. Juvenile files stay sealed. Active investigation files can be withheld until the case closes. Medical and mental health details tied to an arrest can be redacted. The rest of the record is open to the public.

State Tools for Benton Recent Arrests

Three state tools add context to a Benton arrest. First, the Arkansas CourtConnect site at caseinfo.arcourts.gov lists cases in Saline County and across the state. Search by name or case number to find the charges filed, the judge, and the next court date. The portal is free.

Second, the Arkansas DOC Inmate Search at apps.ark.org/inmate_info/index.php covers state prison inmates. If a Benton arrest leads to a prison term, the person shows up in this database after intake at the Arkansas Department of Corrections. The toll-free number for ADC is 870-267-6999.

Third, the Arkansas Online Criminal Background Check at cbc.ark.org lets you run a name or fingerprint check. Name-based checks cost $22 under Arkansas Code § 12-12-1009. Fingerprint checks cost $13. The FAQ at cbc.ark.org/static/faqs.html walks you through the steps. The Arkansas Crime Information Center at acic.org runs the background file that backs the CBC.

Benton Arrest Cases in Court

A Benton arrest can lead to a case in one of two courts. Misdemeanors and traffic charges go to the Benton District Court. Felonies go to the Saline County Circuit Court. Both courts post case data on CourtConnect.

The Benton District Court handles the first appearance for most city arrests. The judge sets bond, reads the charge, and sets the next date. The Saline County Circuit Court takes the felony cases. It sits at the Saline County Courthouse in Benton. Court records include the docket, motions, plea forms, and sentencing orders. Most files are public under state law.

For a record sealing petition, the filing goes to the court that heard the case. Non-violent misdemeanors can be sealed after five years in most cases. Some non-violent felonies are also eligible under Arkansas Code § 16-90-1401. Sex offenses against minors, Class Y felonies, and most Class A or B felonies are not eligible. ACIC has thirty days to update its files after an Order to Seal is entered.

Booking Records After Benton Recent Arrests

Each Benton arrest makes a booking record at the Saline County jail. The booking sheet shows the person's legal name, any aliases, date of birth, sex, race, height, weight, and address. It lists the arresting officer, the charge or charges, the statute behind each charge, and the booking time. A booking photo gets taken at intake.

Booking records stay on file for five years under Arkansas Code § 13-4-404. The file covers the log, the prints, and the mugshot. Old files can be pulled by FOIA. Live roster data comes off once the person is released. Active bond info shows on the roster. A Benton arrest may end with a cash bond, a surety bond, or release on own recognizance.

For victim notification, sign up with VINE at vinelink.com. The service covers Saline County inmates. You get a call, text, or email when the person is moved or released. The Arkansas VINE hotline is 1-800-510-0415. Registration is free and your info stays private.

Arkansas law lets a person challenge an error in a criminal record under Arkansas Code § 12-12-1013. File a written challenge with ACIC. The agency reviews the file and updates it if the correction is valid.

• Full name and aliases
• Date of birth and address
• Arresting agency and officer
• Charges with statute cite
• Booking time and mugshot
• Bond type and amount

Benton Crash and Incident Reports

For a crash tied to a Benton arrest, the Arkansas crash report portal is at crashreports.ark.org. The fee is $10 per report. Most reports are online within ten business days of the crash. You can pay with a card on the site and print the PDF at home.

For a non-crash incident report, file a request with the Benton Police records desk at 114 South East Street. The city also takes requests through the city portal at bentonar.org. The Saline County Sheriff at salinecountysheriff.com handles any incident where a county deputy ran the call.

Nearby Arkansas Cities

Benton sits in central Arkansas near Little Rock. Several nearby cities use the same region courts and a few share the I-30 corridor. Check these pages for each city's arrest and records info.