A Benton man has been arrested and charged following a fatal ATV crash that occurred in Dallas County during a deer hunting trip in November, authorities said.
Jeremiah Oltmans, 51, of Benton, was arrested Dec. 17, 2025, and charged with negligent homicide and driving while... Read More.
At 6' 8", it's easy to see why Cory Schroeder's nickname is "Stretch". The easy going 44 year old from Benton disappeared in May of 2019 and hasn't been heard from since. He was last seen being dropped off outside the Avila Family Market... Read More.
Booking #: 179774
Age: 47
Gender: Female
Race: African American
Address: Pine Bluff, AR
Booking Date: 07-02-2025 - 3:24 am
Charges:
3RD DEG ASSAULT FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD MEMB
The Pine Bluff Zebras have done it again!
The Zebras defeated 5A South foe Benton 68-63 to repeat as Class 5A State Champions in Friday’s game at Bank OKZ Arena in Hot Springs. The Z’s finish with a 24-6 record on the year, earning the... Read More.
A Benton man was killed Thursday when he was hit by a vehicle while trying to cross Interstate 30 in Saline County.
According to a preliminary report, Christopher S. McCallister, 47, entered the roadway near mile marker 118 and was hit by a Peterbuilt tractor-trailer... Read More.
LITTLE ROCK—A Saline County man was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute cocaine. Thursday afternoon, United States District Judge Brian S. Miller sentenced O.C. Rawls, 50, of Benton, to 420 months’ imprisonment.
The case is the... Read More.
A Benton man was killed in a two-vehicle accident in Saline County Tuesday afternoon.
According to a preliminary report. Eric Jon Vernon, 57, was northbound on Arkansas Highway 35 at 6:45 p.m., when the 2002 Yamaha motorcycle he was riding crossed into the southbound lane... Read More.
A Benton man was killed Tuesday while fleeing from Lonoke County Sheriff’s deputies when the ATV he was riding failed to stop at a stop sign and was hit by a vehicle.
According to a preliminary report, Richard Covert, 42, was westbound on Ghering Road... Read More.
A Benton man was killed Wednesday morning when he lost control of the vehicle he was driving and the vehicle left the roadway, hit a tree, overturned and caught fire.
According to a preliminary report, Peyton L. Mitchell, 24, was southbound on Arkansas Highway 229... Read More.
The Star City Police Department is investigating the murder of 19-year-old Christopher Vick that took place on July 4 at 612 South Lincoln in the Dollar General parking lot.
Following the homicide Star City police arrested 19-year-old Dawson Maples from Benton and William Pearson.
Lincoln County... Read More.