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CRIME & SAFETY
Police incident impacting traffic on I-49 near Springdale
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — A police incident is slowing traffic on I-49 near Springdale. A report from the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) says that a police incident on I-49 near mile marker 74 is impacting traffic on the right shoulder of the northbound lanes. Cars are moving slowly in...
Former Springdale officer accused of participating in road rage incident pleads not guilty
A former Springdale police officer who resigned following his alleged involvement in a March road rage incident has pleaded not guilty, according to court documents.
Fayetteville Man Fatally Shot on Seneca Drive, Police Seek Witnesses in Early Morning Incident
Tragedy struck the Fayetteville community early Saturday morning when gunshots shattered the calm on Seneca Drive, leaving one man dead. Fayetteville Police Department officers rushed to the scene around 5:21 am, responding to reports of a shooting in the 2000 block near Courtney Street. Upon arrival, they discovered Willie Russell,...
Investigation launched after Arkansas murder suspect claims he found rat leg in his jail food
BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — The Benton County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) has launched an investigation into a murder suspect's claims that he found a rat's body part in his food while at the jail. Kamron Williams, 20, was arrested in Centerton in March in connection to the death of...
Lawsuit alleges Springdale company burned building for $700k insurance claim
A Florida-based insurance company recently filed a lawsuit against a Springdale business for allegedly setting fire to their own building and collecting nearly $700,000 in insurance money.
Man accused of attempted murder in connection to fatal Lake Fayetteville shooting has trial delayed
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — The trial has been delayed for a man who is accused of attempted murder for his alleged involvement in the Lake Fayetteville shooting that killed one and injured four others in February. According to court documents, an order of continuance was filed for 21-year-old...
Three vehicle crash involving concrete truck affecting traffic in Northwest Arkansas
GARFIELD, Ark. — A three-vehicle crash is affecting traffic on U.S. Hwy 62 near Garfield. A report from the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) says that the crash involves a concrete truck. The report says that all lanes in both directions are impacted but that there are no known...
Former Centerton firefighter pleads not guilty to forging logs, stealing morphine from ambulance
BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — A former Centerton firefighter and paramedic who is accused of stealing morphine from an ambulance and forging the written logs to cover his tracks has pleaded not guilty, according to court documents. After entering his plea on May 13, 31-year-old Michael Brown was scheduled...
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