BENTON, Ark. (KTHV) - One Benton woman, previously a suspect for shoplifting, was charged with two counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. 

Benton Police responded to a call from the Walgreens off Military Road Thursday, stating that a theft was in progress. The store clerk identified the person responsible as Kristen Morris, 34.

Once Morris was taken into custody, police discovered two pipes in her possession containing what looked like methamphetamine and marijuana residue.

Morris is being held at the Saline County Jail and was also charged with Shoplifting.  

BENTON, Ark. (KTHV) - The Benton Police Department is hosting the 'On Your Tail' crime reduction initiative for the month of January. 

The program was created by the police in response to a recent rise in property crimes they've been seeing within the city of Benton.

As part of the initiative, Benton Police plan to utilize not only their uniformed patrol officers, but also the plain clothed officers to stay on the criminals' 'tail.' Officers will also be enhancing their patrols within areas that have had increased reports of crime. 

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (October 1, 2014) - The Hot Springs Police Department is looking for a man who by description has been linked to 4 sexual assault cases. The last known case was reported in August. In all four cases the victims have entered into the suspect's car willingly and without force.

Police are looking for a black male, 5'8-5'10, with thin build in his early to mid-20's with medium length hair. He may possibly sometimes wear eye glasses and has a tattoo of lips on the right side of his neck.

He has been known to travel in two vehicles. One vehicle is described as a late model 2000`s Subaru passenger car, possibly silver in color. The second vehicle is described as a mid 90`s dark green or blue Chevrolet Corsica or Lumina style vehicle.