Benson, NC Police

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Benson, North Carolina Jail and Mugshot Information

Benson is a town located in Johnston County. According to the 2016 census, approximately 3,697 people live in this area. The mayor is Jerry M. Medlin. The Town Manager is Matthew Zapp.

Town Hall:
303 E Church Street, Benson, NC 27504
Phone: 919-894-3553
Fax: 919-894-1283

Mayor’s Office:
704 North Lincoln Street, Benson, NC 27504
Phone: 919-894-3511
Cell: 919-271-4808
Email: jmedlin10@charter.net

Town Manager’s Office:
Phone: 919-894-3553
Fax: 919-894-2366
Email: mzapp@townofbenson.com

In 2016, the crime index of Benson was 478.9 which was more than the US average (274.7). During that year, there were no reported murders, rapes, or arson cases, However, there were 13 robberies, 7 assaults, 71 burglaries, 148 thefts, and 16 auto thefts reported. As of January 2019, 23 registered sex offenders have listed Benson as their place of residence. The ratio of residents to sex offenders is 162 to 1.

Benson, North Carolina Police Station Information

In 2016, the town of Benson had a total of 209 reported incidents which gave it a total crime rate of 5,553 crimes for every 100,000 people. The North Carolina average at the time was much lower at 2,909 crimes for every 100,000 people. The US average at the time was also lower at 2,745 crimes for every 100,000 people. Theft was the most commonly reported crime that year.

The Benton Police Department is headed by Chief of Police Kenneth O. Edwards. It is made of four divisions: Administrative, Investigations, Patrol, and Special Services. The Administrative Division is responsible for the overall operations of the department which includes overseeing scheduling, budget, payroll, vehicle maintenance, and training. The Investigations Division, on the other hand, is responsible for conducting investigations on more serious crimes as well as crime scene processing and collection of evidence.

Benton Police Department:
303 East Church Street, Benson, NC 27504
Phone: 919-934-9411, 919-894-2091
Fax: 919-894-1413
Email: info@bensonpd.org

Additional Information:
Address 1: 303 E Church St
City: Benson
State: North Carolina
Zip Code: 27504-1504
County: Johnston County
Phone #: 919-894-3616
Fax #: 919-207-1993
Type: Police Departments
Population Served: 3500
Number of Officers: 17

The Johnston County Jail houses the pre-trial inmates of the Benton Police Department. All inmates are granted visitation privileges. Visits are held on weekends and by appointment only. You can schedule an appointment by calling (919) 989-5045 on Tuesday or Wednesday between the hours of 10am – 2pm. Appointments are on a first come, first serve basis. Each inmate is allowed one 15-minute visit each week.

Johnston County Jail:
127 S. Second Street, Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 989-5040, (919) 989-5045

Police Reports in Benson, North Carolina

Copies of police reports are available through the Administrative Assistant of the Benton Police Department, Amanda Mitchell. For more information on the process, you can get in touch with her at 919-894-2091.