CRIME & SAFETY
Farmington head-on collision leaves three dead, one injured
Farmington Police Department released that around 7:15 a.m. they responded to a three-vehicle collision that left three dead and one injured near the intersection of Broyles and Wilson Street.
Tontitown man pleads not guilty to charges related to Lake Fayetteville shooting
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A Tontitown man arrested in connection with a shooting that left one dead and four injured at Lake Fayetteville pleaded not guilty on Wednesday, according to court documents. Jose Luis Casillas, 20, was arrested on March 20 on unlawful discharge of a firearm in a vehicle, first-degree terroristic threatening, aggravated assault […]
Arkansas man gets 30 years for injuring Lowell police officer
LOWELL, Ark. — An Arkansas man has pleaded guilty and been sentenced to 30 years in prison for striking a Lowell police officer with his car. Jerry Henington, 38, of Huntsville, pleaded guilty to battery, fleeing, unauthorized use of property to facilitate a crime, criminal mischief, resisting arrest, leaving the scene of an injury accident, second-degree criminal mischief, and leaving the scene of a property damage accident.
Semi truck crash on I-49 near West Fork stalls traffic for several hours
WEST FORK, Ark. — A semi rollover on Interstate 49 has slowed morning traffic, starting a little after 7 a.m. on April 18, according to the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT). ARDOT did not report any injuries, but the crash was still being attended to around 10 a.m. West...
911 dispatcher in Fayetteville shares what keeps her going | 'My heart is underneath the headset'
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Behind every officer, firefighter, and emergency medical technician is a dispatcher with a headset, working tirelessly to help those in need. Natisha Claypool is the assistant dispatch manager with the Fayetteville Police Department (FPD), and although she doesn't work the headset as often anymore, she says that's what created a passion for her career.
UCF quarterback KJ Jefferson arrested in Washington County
Police arrested former Razorback quarterback KJ Jefferson Wednesday afternoon in Washington County due to a common misdemeanor, according to Washington County detention reports. Police took the University of Central Florida transfer into custody at 2:13 p.m. and released him at 2:34 p.m. The Fayetteville Police Department has not released further...
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