CRIME & SAFETY
Rogers man accused of shooting at, threatening to kill pregnant woman
SPRINGDALE, Ark — A Rogers 20-year-old has been arrested for attempted murder after allegedly threatening to kill and shooting at a pregnant woman. Jose De Jesus Ortiz was booked into the Washington County Detention Center on April 30 for attempted murder, terroristic threatening, and second-degree criminal mischief. A preliminary...
Flying Burrito owners give update after vehicle drives into restaurant
The owners of Flying Burrito in Fayetteville gave an update on May 1 on the state of its injured employee and damaged building after a car drove into the restaurant on April 30.
Springdale man pleads guilty, sentenced for recruiting minor to join gang
A Springdale man pleaded guilty and was sentenced on Monday to multiple charges including helping solicit a minor to join a gang, according to court documents.
Rogers doctor Brian Hyatt now faces over 100 lawsuits and 2 criminal charges | Here's the story so far
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Rogers psychiatrist and former member of the Arkansas State Medical Board who was arrested on two counts of large-scale Medicaid fraud during his time as the director of Northwest Medical's Behavioral Health unit in Springdale is now also facing over 100 civil lawsuits from former patients.
Elderly man dies after being hit by vehicle at crosswalk in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — An 86-year-old man has died after being hit by a vehicle on a crosswalk in Fayetteville, according to the Arkansas State Police. Officials said a 2008 Mazda was headed south on North College Avenue when it struck the man as he was trying to cross a crosswalk. Although the driver of the vehicle was reportedly uninjured, the man died as a result of the crash.
Passenger from 2023 fatal Vinton shooting and police chase arrested
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Authorities have arrested the female passenger who was present during a 2023 police chase that resulted in the death of the suspect and a Sulphur police officer being injured, according to Louisiana State Police Troop D. Maranda Marie Nicklaus, 44, was originally interviewed by State...
Campus police handle harassment against group of petitioners
Several police cars gathered on the University of Arkansas campus April 29 when a man harassed a group of advocates requesting petition signatures for various Arkansas political issues. The police stayed by the Chi Omega Greek Theatre until the harasser left. The Arkansans for Limited Government (ALG) members were petitioning...
Local nonprofit in Northwest Arkansas seeks to help victims of domestic violence
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Freedom Finder is a local non-profit that seeks to help victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault and human trafficking here in Northwest Arkansas. This week marked its one-year anniversary of providing a safe space in the community for victims. “When they are looking for a way...
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