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Emergency Incidents
Suspicious person taking photos of house in neighborhood
Suspicious Activity
North 159th St E, Benton, KS 67017
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of suspicious activity near North 159th Street in the North Beach area. A caller reported a silver GMC Yukon taking pictures of a house that was not for sale, and the vehicle was last seen traveling south on 159th Street.
Excavation crew strikes gas line at Benton home
Fire
SW 30th St, Benton, KS 67017
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a possible outside gas leak near Southwest 30th Street in Benton after someone excavating reportedly hit a residential gas line. The caller was unsure if it was propane or natural gas and had contacted the homeowner. Kansas Gas was contacted to respond.
Injury crash on East 61st Street North eastbound
Traffic
East 61st St N, Benton, KS 67017
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported injury traffic accident in the eastbound lanes near mile marker ten on East 61st Street North.
Officer requests vehicle registration check
Traffic
W Cedar, Benton, KS 67017
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a possible vehicle registration check during an active traffic stop near Cedar in Benton, Kansas.
Complaint about aggressive loose dogs
Public Service / Animal Complaint
SW State Rd, Benton, KS 67017
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller requested public service for two German shepherds that reportedly get out and act aggressively near Southwest Topeka in Benton, Kansas.
Woman reports threat from stepson’s mother
Domestic Dispute
S Norris St, Benton, KS 67017
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller at a location on South Norris Street in Benton reported receiving a threatening text from her stepson’s mother, who allegedly said she would physically harm her. The caller planned to meet with law enforcement at the location.
Caller reports repeated threats by known person
Assault Report
Cottonwood Cir, Benton, KS 67017
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a location near Cottonwood Circle in Benton for a reported threats complaint. A caller said (person_name withheld) was calling again and making more threats, and a prior case was being reactivated.
Residential gas leak reported on East Durley Street
Fire
Durley St, Benton, KS 67017
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported residential gas leak at a home near Durley Street. The caller reported smelling gas inside, possibly from an oven, and occupants were advised to leave; crews requested that gas service be notified.
Traffic stop on black pickup truck in Benton
Traffic
SW State Rd, Benton, KS 67017
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a black Dodge Ram in the (number withheld) block of Southwest Locke. The vehicle’s registration was checked and appeared active, and the officer indicated being 10-44 with the driver.
Man fires shotgun and threatens self at home
Weapons
SW 50th St, Benton, KS 67017
As discussed during the dispatch call, sheriff units responded to a possible suicidal person with a weapon at a home near Southwest 50th Street. A caller reported that his son had fired a shotgun outside and might shoot himself. The son later called and seemed calm but confused, mentioning a missing dog, an assault, and an argument with his father. Multiple units responded, including one bringing a shield.
Report of explosion sound south of Durley Street
Suspicious Activity
Durley St, Benton, KS 67017
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were dispatched to a report of suspicious activity near Durley St after a caller said they heard an explosion to the south about five minutes earlier and did not see or hear anything else.
Landlord dispute over alleged theft of tenant property
Theft Report
N Ohio St, Benton, KS 67017
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller near North Ohio Street in Benton reported a possible theft connected to a landlord-tenant dispute, saying a landlord or next-door person may be trying to evict him and steal his property. The caller requested a phone call only.
Loose horse reported on roadway near Butler Road
Animal Complaint
SW Butler Rd, Benton, KS 67017
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a report of a loose horse on the roadway near Butler Road. The horse was described as light brown with a purple halter and was last seen traveling northbound while deputies checked for owners in the area.
Wallet with card and cash reported lost
Other Incidents
N Ohio St, Benton, KS 67017
As discussed during the dispatch call, a reporting party filed a lost property report near North Ohio Street in Benton about a missing wallet that reportedly contained a Social Security card and money. The person said they believe they know who has it but would not identify that person.
Credit card theft reported over $24,000
Theft Report
NW Tawakoni Rd, Benton, KS 67017
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible credit card theft near Northwest Tawakoni Road, saying her son allegedly took her father’s cards and is in Oklahoma making charges, with a reported loss of over $24,000 across two cards.
Pickup truck crash in ditch along KS-254
Traffic
KS-254 & SW Tawakoni Rd, Benton Township, KS 67017
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible crash near Southwest Highway 254 and Southwest Wakame Road, where a white pickup truck was reported in the north ditch. Some fire and rescue units were later told to disregard and return to service while EMS remained on scene.
Bald eagle on roadkill creates traffic hazard
Traffic
Graham Rd & KS-116, Benton Township, KS 66060
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible traffic hazard near Graham Road and 116 involving roadkill and a bald eagle that appears to be lingering in or returning to the roadway.
Officer requests backup on traffic stop
Traffic
North 159th St E, Benton, KS 67017
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a possible traffic stop near North 159th Street involving a black Volkswagen and requested another unit to assist.
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