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The Benton Police Department is getting “Back In Your Business” during the entire month of December to increase officer visibility, sustain good community relationships and deter crimes at businesses in the city.

The Benton Police Department is getting “Back In Your Business” during the entire month of December to increase officer visibility, sustain good community relationships and deter crimes at businesses in the city.

On 11/25/15, at approximately 7:57 AM, officers with the Benton Police Department responded to the area of Military Road near the I-30 overpass on report of a reckless vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed.  Prior to their arrival, information was received that a vehicle had left the roadway on Hwy 5 N.

On 11/25/15, at approximately 7:57 AM, officers with the Benton Police Department responded to the area of Military Road near the I-30 overpass on report of a reckless vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed.  Prior to their arrival, information was received that a vehicle had left the roadway on Hwy 5 N.

On 11/25/15, at approximately 7:57 AM, officers with the Benton Police Department responded to the area of Military Road near the I-30 overpass on report of a reckless vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed.  Prior to their arrival, information was received that a vehicle had left the roadway on Hwy 5 N.

On 11/25/15, at approximately 7:57 AM, officers with the Benton Police Department responded to the area of Military Road near the I-30 overpass on report of a reckless vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed.  Prior to their arrival, information was received that a vehicle had left the roadway on Hwy 5 N.

Two suspects have been arrested in relation to a recent shooting investigation involving a two year old child.  The suspects are identified as Tabitha Ashley (23 YOA) and Phillip Ashley (27 YOA), both of Benton.