Benton KY Police Department

21/10/2026

13/10/2026

***UPDATE***

***JUVENILE HAS BEEN LOCATED***

🚨 MISSING PERSON 🚨

We are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 14yo, Harbor Joiner, who was last seen on October 11, 2026, during the late evening hours.

📞 Anyone with information is encouraged to contact: dispatch at (270)527-1333

09/10/2026

On Friday October 9th at 0200 hours, Officer Peyton Jackson conducted a traffic stop on a van for a traffic violation on Valley Road in Benton.

During the traffic stop, the passenger, later identified as 49 year old Denny L. Cope of Benton was found to be in possession of 11.5 grams of crystal Methamphetamine and possession of Drug paraphernalia. Both were hidden on his person and inside of his boot.

Cope was placed under arrest and taken to the Marshall County Jail to be lodged and charged accordingly. As always, all suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

07/10/2026

Big thanks to Benton Rentals and Ted Stinson for their donation to Benton PD of 2 new E Bikes. These will make a great addition to Tater Day and festival patrols as well as directed patrol on our later shifts!
Again thanks to Benton Rentals and Ted!

05/10/2026

On 10/3/2026 at 1317 hours, Officer Jackson and Coursey were sent to the Good Spirits Liquor store parking lot for a male who was passed out in the parking lot behind the wheel.

Upon arrival, Officer Jackson located the male hunched over behind the wheel passed out sweating profusely. The male was identified as 28 year old Jordan E. Jones of Benton. Jones was found to be impaired and was placed under arrest. A search of the vehicle yielded a quantity of Methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and unidentified powders that will be sent off to the lab for testing and identification . There was also a handgun in close proximity to the drugs located. Jones was arrested and taken to the Marshall County Jail where he was lodged and charged accordingly.

A reminder that all suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

29/09/2026

Rest in peace Trooper Phillips. Please keep his family, friends, and KSP brothers and sisters in your prayers.

16/09/2026

Public Service Announcement concerning emergency radio traffic in Marshall County.

Chief Stephen Sanderson

24/08/2026

UPDATE: We have identified the individuals. They are independent contractors hired by the cable company for equipment checks.

PSA from Benton Electric.

20/07/2026

Everyone come out this Saturday to support your Marshall County Marshals and see some amazing cars!

03/07/2026

On July 2, 2026, at approximately 12:36 p.m., officers with the Benton Police Department responded to a area in Benton to assist the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office in locating a reported stolen 2012 Chevrolet Malibu.

After confirming the vehicle was mobile, officers conducted a high-risk traffic stop. The driver and a female passenger were safely detained without incident.

A subsequent NCIC check confirmed the vehicle had been reported stolen out of McCracken County. During a search of the vehicle incident to arrest, officers located suspected illegal narcotics.

The driver, Jeffrey Stokes, of Benton, KY was arrested and charged with:

Receiving Stolen Property ($1,000 - $10,000), Operating on a Suspended or Revoked Operator’s License, Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree 1st offense drug unspecified, and Possession of a Controlled Substance, 3rd Degree.

Female passenger, Owen Wright, of Paducah, KY arrested and charged with:

Possession of controlled substance 1st degree 1st offense drug unspecified, and Possession of controlled substance 3rd degree.

Benton Police officers were assisted by the Marshall County Sheriff's Office.