Bentonville Arrest Records
Bentonville recent arrests are made by the Bentonville Police Department, then booked into the Benton County Detention Center a few blocks north. To find Bentonville recent arrests, search the Benton County Sheriff jail roster online, call the police records unit, or send a FOIA request to the city. The Bentonville Police are at 908 SE 14th Street. The county jail sits at 1299 N. Walton Boulevard in the same city. Each tool shows a different slice of the arrest record.
Bentonville Recent Arrests Overview
Bentonville Police and Recent Arrests
The Bentonville Police Department is the main law enforcement agency inside the city line. It runs patrol, criminal investigations, and the records unit that releases arrest data. The office is at 908 SE 14th Street, Bentonville, AR 72712. The non-emergency line is (479) 271-3170. For a 911 call the police and fire both answer. Records requests come in by phone, mail, or online form through the city site at bentonvillear.com. Hours for the records counter are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
A Bentonville arrest leads to a booking at the county jail since the city has no lock-up of its own. The officer fills out an arrest report, drives the person up to 1299 N. Walton Boulevard, and the sheriff staff take over. At that point the arrest record splits in two. One copy stays with Bentonville Police for its incident file. A second record opens at the Benton County Sheriff with a booking number, mugshot, and fingerprint set. Both files are public under Arkansas law, though each agency has its own request form.
The Bentonville Police publish a monthly crime report on the city site. The report shows call volume, case counts by type, and trend lines over time. It does not name people. For names, dates, or charges, you need to go to the roster or file a records request.
Note: Bentonville officers book everyone at the county jail. A search of the Benton County roster covers nearly all Bentonville recent arrests within a few hours.
Benton County Jail and Bentonville Recent Arrests
The Benton County Detention Center is the jail that holds Bentonville recent arrests after booking. The address is 1299 N. Walton Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72712. The main jail line is (479) 271-1009. Sheriff Shawn Holloway leads the Benton County Sheriff's Office. The jail has its own inmate search tool that pulls live booking data. You can search by name, booking date, or booking number. The list shows the charge, bond amount, booking photo, and next court date.
The Benton County Sheriff site shown above is the main starting point. From there you can click to the inmate roster, FOIA form, sex offender registry, or warrant list. The jail is open to public records calls during normal business hours.
The Benton County page on this site has more jail detail. See Benton County Recent Arrests for the full county view. It covers visitation hours, commissary, bond procedures, and how to search the jail roster step by step. Most Bentonville arrests move through that same system.
FOIA Requests for Bentonville Records
Arrest records in Bentonville fall under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. The law is set in Arkansas Code § 25-19-101. Any Arkansas citizen can file a FOIA request. The agency has three working days to answer. Fees cover copy costs, often around $.25 per page. The Bentonville Police Department and the Benton County Sheriff each keep their own files, so the request has to go to the right place.
For city police reports, send a written request to Bentonville Police Records, 908 SE 14th Street, Bentonville, AR 72712. For sheriff files, send it to the Benton County Sheriff at the detention center address. Include the person's full name, the date, and any case number you have. An email or fax can also work if the agency lists one.
The Arkansas Attorney General publishes a FOIA handbook that covers common questions. Visit ag.arkansas.gov for the handbook and for FOIA opinions. Arrest authority itself sits in Arkansas Code § 16-81-106. An officer may arrest with a warrant or on probable cause. Either path leads to a booking and a public record.
Bentonville Courts and Arrest Cases
Bentonville arrest cases head to one of two courts. Misdemeanors and city code cases go to the Bentonville District Court at the Benton County courthouse complex, 102 NE A Street, Bentonville. Felonies go to the Benton County Circuit Court at the same complex. Both courts post docket info to Arkansas CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov. Search by name, case number, or date.
The district court handles first appearances, bond settings, and pleas for lower level charges. Circuit court takes over for any felony after a prosecutor files formal charges. Court records show every filing, motion, and ruling. They are public under Arkansas Code § 25-19-105, with limits for sealed cases, juvenile files, and some victim data.
Record sealing goes through the court that heard the case. Non-violent misdemeanors can be sealed after five years of clean time. Some non-violent felonies are also eligible. Class Y felonies, sex crimes against minors, and most serious violent felonies are not. The rules are in Arkansas Code § 16-90-1401. After a judge signs an Order to Seal, ACIC has 30 days to update its records.
Note: Bentonville district court filings often show up on CourtConnect within a day or two of arrest. Felonies may take longer while prosecutors review.
State Tools for Bentonville Recent Arrests
Three state tools help you track a Bentonville arrest past the local level. The Arkansas DOC inmate search at apps.ark.org/inmate_info/index.php covers people sentenced to state prison. If a Bentonville case ends with prison time, the person will show up there after intake.
The Arkansas Online Criminal Background Check at cbc.ark.org lets anyone pull a state rap sheet on a subject. A name-based check runs $22. A fingerprint check is $13. The FAQ is at cbc.ark.org/static/faqs.html. The service is run by the Arkansas State Police under Arkansas Code § 12-12-1008 and Arkansas Code § 12-12-1009.
The Arkansas Crime Information Center at acic.org is the state's central criminal data hub. ACIC sits at One Capitol Mall in Little Rock. The phone is (501) 682-2222. ACIC handles seal orders, sex offender data, and the warrant file. Victim notification runs through VINE at vinelink.com with alerts by phone or email when an inmate moves.
Booking Records and Bentonville Recent Arrests
Every Bentonville arrest produces a booking record at the Benton County jail. The record lists the person's legal name, aliases, date of birth, race, sex, height, weight, and home address. It also shows the arresting agency, each charge with its statute cite, and the time of booking. A mugshot is taken at intake. The record stays on file under Arkansas Code § 13-4-404 for a minimum of five years.
Bond info comes next in the record. The judge sets the bond at first appearance. It may be a cash bond, a surety bond, or release on own recognizance. The bond number shows on the public roster along with the charges. A higher bond often points to serious charges or a flight risk. Once bond is posted or the case closes, the person leaves the roster.
People who want to challenge a record in ACIC can use Arkansas Code § 12-12-1013. The process asks for proof that a name, date, or charge is wrong. If the agency agrees, the record gets a correction. If not, the person can note the dispute on the file. Mugshots from the jail are public unless sealed.
Nearby Arkansas Cities
Bentonville sits in the middle of Benton County in Northwest Arkansas. Many nearby cities use the same county jail for booking after a local arrest. See these pages for police and records info.