Search Saline County Recent Arrests
Saline County recent arrests are booked and held at the Saline County Detention Center in Benton. The sheriff's office posts a current inmate roster and a 48 hour release list online. You can look up a person by name and see the charge, bond amount, and mugshot. The county seat is Benton, and the jail serves Benton, Bryant, and the rest of the county. Most bookings post within a short time after the arrest. Use the tools on this page to find recent arrests in Saline County and get court info.
Saline County Recent Arrests Overview
Saline County Sheriff and Recent Arrests
The Saline County Sheriff's Office is led by Sheriff Rodney Wright. The address is 735 South Neeley Street in Benton, Arkansas. The admin line is (501) 303-5609 and the detention desk is (501) 303-5642. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The sheriff staff handles patrol, court security, civil process, and runs the jail. Email goes to info@scsosheriff.org for general questions. The main website is scsosheriff.org.
Saline County recent arrests can happen by a deputy, a city officer, or a state trooper. Most adult bookings end up at the county jail in Benton. The sheriff staff also takes custody of people held for other counties. City police in Benton and Bryant make their own arrests, but they bring the person to the county jail for the booking.
The site above is the main home for Saline County Sheriff's Office. From there you can reach the roster, the 48 hour release list, most wanted, and sex offender info. The page also has links for civil papers, crime tips at (501) 303-5744, and the drug hotline at (501) 303-5741.
Note: For tips on active cases, use the crime tip line. Do not call 911 unless the matter needs a fast response from a patrol deputy.
Saline County Detention Center Roster
The Saline County Detention Center holds about 464 people. The facility sits at 735 South Neeley Street in Benton. The booking desk runs 24 hours a day. After an arrest, staff take prints, a photo, and personal info. A magistrate then sets the bond at first appearance. The online roster posts the current list of people in custody. You can search by name and filter by recent bookings.
The jail roster is at scsosheriff.org/roster.php. This is the main tool to find Saline County recent arrests. The page shows the name, booking date, charges, bond type, and mugshot. You can sort by date to see the newest bookings first. The site also posts a 48 hour release list so you can see who left the jail in the last two days.
The roster page above shows live data. When a person bonds out or transfers, the record rolls off the list. For older bookings, file a FOIA request with the sheriff records desk. Data stays on file for at least five years under state retention rules per Arkansas Code § 13-4-404.
Visits at the Saline County jail need pre-registration. Visitors must show valid photo ID at check-in. Rules change based on housing unit and class level. Call (501) 303-5642 for the current schedule. For money deposits, the jail uses a kiosk in the lobby and an online service.
Saline County FOIA and Record Requests
Saline County arrest records are public under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. The base statute is Arkansas Code § 25-19-101. The sheriff office has three business days to respond. Requests can go in person, by mail, or by email to info@scsosheriff.org. Fees for copies are small and cover the printing cost.
Under Arkansas Code § 16-81-106 a deputy may arrest with or without a warrant if there is probable cause. The arrest report ties the booking back to the event. A Saline County arrest record usually shows the name, date of birth, the arresting agency, the charge, and the bond. Mugshots are kept as part of the file. Some data may be sealed by court order.
For a deeper search, the Arkansas Crime Information Center keeps state-wide data. Use acic.org for state criminal history rules. The cbc.ark.org portal runs name-based checks for a small fee. These cover the whole state, not just Saline County, but they include Saline County arrests that led to charges.
Cities in Saline County
Saline County covers Benton, Bryant, Haskell, Shannon Hills, Alexander, Bauxite, and Traskwood. The two largest cities are Benton and Bryant. Both have their own police departments. City police make arrests in their city limits, but the county jail holds the people for booking. Saline County recent arrests from any of these towns appear on the same sheriff roster.
Visit the city pages below for local police and court info:
Benton Police Department sits at 114 South East Street. The non-emergency line is (501) 776-5947. Bryant Police Department is at 211 South Gill Street. Their non-emergency line is (501) 943-0943. Both departments keep their own arrest logs and report data to the sheriff each day.
Saline County Court and Recent Arrests
Saline County is part of the 22nd Judicial Circuit. The circuit court handles felony cases and major civil cases. The district court takes misdemeanors and traffic. The circuit clerk office sits at 200 North Main Street in Benton. You can search case files there or use the state online system.
For court files online, use Arkansas CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov. The portal covers the circuit court in Saline County. You can search by party name, case number, or date filed. The system shows charges, hearing dates, and case status. Document images are not always posted, so you may need to visit the clerk for the actual filings.
Record sealing is set by Arkansas Code § 16-90-1401. Most non-violent misdemeanors can be sealed after a five year wait. Some non-violent felonies qualify too. Class Y felonies and sex crimes against minors cannot be sealed. The petition goes to the court where the case was heard. Once granted, the order goes to ACIC for update within 30 days.
Note: A sealed record is hidden from public view but stays visible to law enforcement. Arrest data with no charge may be sealed faster in many cases.
The state also runs an inmate search at apps.ark.org/inmate_info for people in state prison. That portal does not cover the Saline County jail itself, but it picks up county inmates who move to state custody after sentencing. Victims can sign up for alerts at vinelink.com.
Nearby Arkansas Counties
Saline County borders several other counties in central Arkansas. If you are not sure where a person was booked, check nearby county rosters too. Each sheriff office runs its own jail and roster site.