July 27, 2022. Residents on Mill Street reported excessive speed in this area. Benton Police monitored speed and a traffic stop was initiated for 55 mph in a 35 mph zone. Upon making contact with the driver it was discovered there was active arrest warrants. The driver was tak...

On July 14 Officer Pries was patrolling the area and monitoring traffic near the Benton Rodeo grounds. Pries initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle being operated by a male who had multiple arrest warrants for dangerous drug activity. Pries made contact with the driver and the ...

22-000256. Warrant / Arrest / Possession with the intent to distribute narcotics.  On June 1,2022 the Benton Police received an active Felony arrest warrant issued for Mark Eyerley, Benton Pa. for possession with the intent to distribute narcotics. The warrant was obtaine...

On April 2, 2022 a black male, 6' tall 145 lbs, wearing a sweatshirt with the hood up and grey face mask entered the Your Choice Convenience Store. The male wandered around the store for approximately 10 minutes. He made a small purchase and then grabbed a display full of vape...

BPD has received reports of gasoline being syphoned from vehicles. Be aware of this as gasoline prices continue to rise. If possible park your vehicle in a secure area or an area that illuminated. Also be alert to suspicious activity and report such to the police. If there is ...

Benton Police was dispatched to a possible domestic disturbance in the area of Main Street and Colley Street. Officer Pries arrived and made contact with the parties involved.  One female was taken into custody on outstanding warrants and transported to the Benton Police ...

Officer Pries initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle that had a dead registration tag in the area of SR 487 and Mill Street.  During the traffic stop narcotics and drug paraphernalia was found inside the vehicle.  The driver was released. A summons is being filed for ...

February 28 at 20:15 hours Officer Pries noticed a vehicle being operated with a faulty headlight and no visible rear lighting. Pries initiated a traffic stop in the area of Third and Colley Street. Contact was made with the driver and a strong smell of alcoholic beverage was ...

The Benton Borough Police Department CRIME WATCH PAGE is back in operation. From the CRIME WATCH PAGE you can easily submit a tip directly to Benton Borough Police. This page will also be updated with wanted person information (warrants from BPD only) and recent incident ...

The next Neighborhood Watch Meeting is scheduled for February 28 at 5:00 p.m.