CRIME & SAFETY
Arkansas officials say a Missouri doctor whose body was found in a lake died by suicide
The death of a highly regarded Missouri emergency room doctor whose body was found 11 months ago in a northwest Arkansas lake has been ruled a suicide, Arkansas authorities said Thursday, in a case that fueled social media speculation about whether his disappearance had been tied to his cryptocurrency dealings. Dr. John Forsyth, 49, was last seen nearly a year ago near the RV that he parked at the Cassville, Missouri, hospital where he worked. The father of eight who was engaged to be married didn’t show up for his shift at Mercy Hospital on May 21, 2023, prompting a...
Investigators release report regarding the death of Cassville, Mo., Dr. John Forsyth
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KY3) -Investigators with the Benton County, Ark., Sheriff’s Office say they agree with the medical examiner’s report that ruled the death of Cassville Dr. John Forsyth as a suicide. Investigators released the report on Thursday. He died from a single gunshot wound. They say no evidence...
Emergency services responding to natural gas leak in Bentonville
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — The City of Bentonville posted to social media that it is responding to a natural gas leak. The post says that an evacuation is not needed at this time and that the Bentonville Hazmat team is monitoring the situation alongside Black Hills Energy. The leak is...
Two arrested after allegedly leading law enforcement on high-speed chase in Northwest Arkansas
ROGERS, Ark. — A man and a woman were arrested in Rogers on April 24 after allegedly leading multiple law enforcement agencies on a high-speed chase in Northwest Arkansas. Justin Lee Larson was arrested and booked into the Benton County Jail for residential burglary, theft of property, contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile, robbery, fleeing, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He's being held on a $100,000 bond.
Northwest Arkansas woman arrested for allegedly working as a nurse under a false license
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — A Northwest Arkansas woman has been arrested after allegedly using someone else's information to get local healthcare jobs despite not having a license or obtaining a medical degree. Alicia Flanagan, 55, of Bella Vista, was booked into the Washington County Jail on Thursday, April 25, 2024....
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