News Feed

May 10, 2018

Drug Take Back SUCCESS

On April 28, 2018 Benton Police participated during the National Drug Take Back Day. Along with Benton Police the Benton Fire Department and Berwick Ambulance service were in attendance. Numerous pounds of out of date medicine was collected by Benton Police. Over a dozen bicycle helmets were also...

Source: 

Benton Borough Police Department
Read more
April 20, 2018

Driver cited - drugs

On April 18, 2018 Benton Police was patrolling the area of 3rd Street in Benton Borough when they noticed a vehicle being driven by a driver who was known to have a suspended PA driver's license. BPD followed the vehicle on to Main Street and determined that the PA registration on the vehicle was...

Source: 

Benton Borough Police Department

Incident Type:

Read more
February 5, 2018

Drug arrest

On February 3 at approximately 20:00 hours Officer Miller was patrolling the area of Main Street. Officer Miller noticed a vehicle which displayed ornamental lighting. Officer Miller initiated a traffic stop based on the lighting and made contact with the driver. Upon approaching the vehicle...

Source: 

Benton Borough Police Department
Read more
February 1, 2018

Criminal Arrests - Warrants

On February 1, 2018 Benton Police Department received intelligence that a wanted person was in the area of McHenry Alley, Benton Borough. Officer Johnson notified the Columbia County Sheriff Office who confirmed the active arrest warrant on Marc Daniel Velez. While on patrol Officer Johnson noticed...

Source: 

Benton Borough Police Department
Read more
December 12, 2017

Bachman, Jack C. - (1) Count Exceeding Maximum Speed Limits

Fail to Respond - Bench Warrant Individual may have fled to Hawaii

Source: 

Benton Borough Police Department

Charges:

Submit a Tip
Read more
December 11, 2017

Letteer, Michael John - Driving while operating priv. suspended

Letteer has a total of 7 active warrants. Benton PD holds an arrest warrant for failure to respond.

Source: 

Benton Borough Police Department

Charges:

Submit a Tip
Read more
December 11, 2017

Kovalcin, Tyrone - Multiple charges

Kovalcin has a total of 28 active warrants at this time. Here is a list of Warrants that Benton PD is holding at this time. MJ-26301-TR-0002152-2016 - Driving without insurance TYPE F cancellation - Arrest Warrant MJ-26301-TR-0000173-2016 - Improper display of lic plate - Arrest Warrant MJ-26301-TR...

Source: 

Benton Borough Police Department

Charges:

Submit a Tip
Read more
April 20, 2018

Driver cited - drugs

On April 18, 2018 Benton Police was patrolling the area of 3rd Street in Benton Borough when they noticed a vehicle being driven by a driver who was known to have a suspended PA driver's license. BPD followed the vehicle on to Main Street and determined that the PA registration on the vehicle was...

Source: 

Benton Borough Police Department

Incident Type:

Read more
February 5, 2018

Drug arrest

On February 3 at approximately 20:00 hours Officer Miller was patrolling the area of Main Street. Officer Miller noticed a vehicle which displayed ornamental lighting. Officer Miller initiated a traffic stop based on the lighting and made contact with the driver. Upon approaching the vehicle...

Source: 

Benton Borough Police Department
Read more
February 1, 2018

Criminal Arrests - Warrants

On February 1, 2018 Benton Police Department received intelligence that a wanted person was in the area of McHenry Alley, Benton Borough. Officer Johnson notified the Columbia County Sheriff Office who confirmed the active arrest warrant on Marc Daniel Velez. While on patrol Officer Johnson noticed...

Source: 

Benton Borough Police Department
Read more
November 6, 2017

Narcotic Activity

On November 3, 2017 Benton Police were patrolling in the area of Main Street. A vehicle traveling southbound on Main Street and the Officer noticed that the vehicle had a headlight that was not working. A vehicle stop was initiated on Everett Street. During the traffic stop the Officer noticed drug...

Source: 

Benton Borough Police Department

Case Status:

Read more
October 23, 2017

Narcotic Activity

The Benton Borough Police Department actively investigates any and all narcotic activity in Benton Borough. Please submit your tips using the submit tips button. Every day, more than 90 Americans die after overdosing on opioids. The misuse of and addiction to opioids—including prescription pain...

Source: 

Benton Borough Police Department

Case Status:

Submit a Tip
Read more
May 10, 2018

Drug Take Back SUCCESS

On April 28, 2018 Benton Police participated during the National Drug Take Back Day. Along with Benton Police the Benton Fire Department and Berwick Ambulance service were in attendance. Numerous pounds of out of date medicine was collected by Benton Police. Over a dozen bicycle helmets were also...

Source: 

Benton Borough Police Department
Read more
November 7, 2017

Phone Scam

There is a telephone scam going around again. The person will call you and identify themselves as a IRS agent and tell you that you owe money to the IRS and you have a active warrant for your arrest. THIS IS NOT TRUE ! This type of telephone call is a total scam. Do not provide any information to...

Source: 

Benton Borough Police Department
Read more
November 7, 2017

SUSPECTS APPREHENDED Theft from motor vehicle

Suspects have been identified and apprehended. Charges are pending. Benton residents are reminded to lock your vehicle. There have been recent thefts from motor vehicles during the night time hours in and around Benton Borough. Remove your valuables from your vehicle and make sure your vehicle is...

Source: 

Benton Borough Police Department
Read more