Benton County Sheriff's Office

10/30/2026

That’s a wrap on another amazing Costumes, Candy & Cops Carnival!

We want to say a HUGE thank you to our community for showing up, supporting this event, and helping us make a difference. We are incredibly grateful to every volunteer, vendor, sponsor, worker, and everyone behind the scenes who gave their time and effort to make this event possible.

Most importantly, thank you to everyone who came out, donated, and helped support the Children’s & Family Advocacy Center and the NWA Children’s Shelter. This event would not be what it is without the support of our community.

It truly takes a community, and we couldn’t do it without you. We appreciate you all!

We can’t wait to see everyone again next year on October 22, 2027!

10/29/2026

Halloween Safety Reminder: Trick-or-Treat Safely!

Halloween is almost here! The Benton County Sheriff’s Office reminds families to take a few extra precautions to help keep everyone safe while trick-or-treating.

Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips:

Plan your trick-or-treating route ahead of time and stick to familiar neighborhoods.

Stay with your children and travel in groups.

Use sidewalks and well-lit streets whenever possible.

Carry flashlights and use glow sticks or reflective tape to stay visible.

Watch for traffic, use crosswalks, and look both ways before crossing.

Inspect all candy before children eat it. Avoid unwrapped or damaged treats.

Choose safe costumes that allow children to see clearly and walk without tripping.

Remind children never to enter a stranger’s home or vehicle.

Encourage children to tell a trusted adult if something feels wrong.

Check the Arkansas S*x Offender Registry

Parents and guardians are encouraged to review the Arkansas S*x Offender Registry before heading out to help identify registered s*x offenders in the areas where their children plan to trick-or-treat.

View the registry and search by address or location:

https://s*xoffenderregistry.ar.gov/public/ #/location

Let’s work together to make Halloween a fun and safe night for everyone!

10/24/2026

DEA Drug Take Back Day is TODAY!

The Benton County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging the community to safely dispose of unused or expired medications at DEA Drug Take Back Day.

📍 Sam’s Club in Bentonville
🕙 Today, October 24, from 10 AM to 2 PM

This is a great opportunity to clean out your medicine cabinet and help keep unused medications out of the wrong hands.

Help us keep our community safe!

10/23/2026

See tonight at 6pm!

10/23/2026

See you there! Friday October 23rd 6pm
Benton County Fairgrounds.

First 500 children will receive a goodie bag!

10/22/2026

🎃 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW! 🍬🚔
Get ready for the Costumes, Candy & Cops Carnival!

📅 When: Friday, October 23 | 6:00–8:30 PM
📍 Where: Benton County Fairgrounds
🎟️ Admission: FREE! (See photo for details)
🚗 Parking: Off Highway 279 (See map)

🎪 DON’T FORGET TO STOP BY THE WELCOME TENT!

🍬 Guess the Candy Count! Think you know how many pieces of candy we have? Submit your guess for a chance to win a goodie basket! The winner will be announced next week.

🏆 Vote for Your Favorite Booth! Check out all the creative booths and cast your vote for your favorite!

We can’t wait to see everyone for a night of Halloween fun! 👻🧡

10/21/2026

🎃 SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS! 🍬

A HUGE thank-you to the incredible sponsors who partner with the Benton County Sheriff’s Office for our annual Costumes, Candy, and Cops Carnival! 🧡💚

Our goal is to provide a safe, fun, and family-friendly place for our community to come together and enjoy Halloween. Thanks to the generosity of our amazing sponsors, we’re able to make this event bigger and better each year!

From candy and toys to food, games, and incredible Trunk-or-Treat displays, there is something for ALL AGES to enjoy! 👻

🍭 Just a taste of what you can look forward to:
🎈 Balloon Animal Artist
🎨 Face Painting
🌭 Hot Dogs, Chips, and Drinks
🍬 More Candy Than You Can Imagine!
👻 A Scary Walk-Through
🎯 Games with Prizes and Toys
🚗 Amazing, Fully Decorated, Themed Trunk-or-Treat Stations
🚔Touch-a-Truck Experiences

And that’s just the beginning! 🎉

We couldn’t make this event happen without the support of our sponsors and the generosity of our community. Thank you for helping us create lasting memories, bring families together, and make Halloween a little more special for the children and families we serve! 🧡

Stay tuned as we highlight some of the amazing sponsors who help make this event possible!

10/20/2026

🍬🎃 CAN YOU GUESS HOW MUCH CANDY WE’VE COLLECTED?! 🎃🍬

Our candy donations are adding up for this year’s Costumes, Candy & Cops Carnival! 👻

🎯 Think you can guess how many pieces of candy have been donated?

Be sure to stop by the Voting Booth before you leave and submit your guess! The person who guesses closest to the actual number will WIN a goodie basket! 🎁🍭

A HUGE SHOUTOUT to McLarty Daniel Ford! 🚗👏 They have been a loyal sponsor of our Costumes, Candy & Cops Carnival for several years, and we are so grateful for their continued generosity and support.

Thank you, McLarty Daniel Ford, for being one of our leading candy sponsors year after year and helping make this event so special for our community! ❤️

Friday, October 23rd 6pm
Benton County Fairgrounds.

🍬🎃🚔

10/20/2026

The "Costumes, Candy, and Cops Carnival" is a free annual event organized by the Benton County Sheriff's Office as part of their "Community First" initiative.

This carnival is designed to strengthen community bonds by bringing together families, neighbors, and law enforcement for a day of fun, candy, and camaraderie. The event reflects the Sheriff's Office's ongoing commitment to fostering trust and positive relationships within the community they serve.

The carnival is held on the Friday October 23, 2026 6pm- 8:30pm at the Benton County Fairgrounds, where the only thing scarier than a ghost is missing out on the fun!

A free annual event organized by the Benton County Sheriff's Office as part of their "Community First" initiative.