Fort Smith Arrests Lead to Jail Time

Police make arrests related to aggravated assault and drug delivery in the River Valley region

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Recent arrest reports show two Fort Smith residents have been jailed or charged in separate aggravated assault and drug delivery cases, with one still held without bond at the Sebastian County Adult Detention Center. Another arrest tied to a domestic assault case in Van Buren also highlights ongoing regional law-enforcement activity affecting River Valley communities.

Why it matters

These arrests underscore the ongoing public safety concerns and law enforcement efforts in the Fort Smith and River Valley region, where incidents of violent crime and drug-related offenses continue to be an issue that local officials are working to address.

The details

According to the reports, one Fort Smith resident was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, while another was arrested and charged with drug delivery. The aggravated assault suspect is still being held without bond at the Sebastian County Adult Detention Center, while the drug delivery suspect has been jailed. Additionally, a separate arrest was made in a domestic assault case in the nearby city of Van Buren.

  • The arrests occurred this past week in the River Valley region.

The players

Sebastian County Adult Detention Center

The county jail where one of the suspects is being held without bond.

River Valley region

The area encompassing Fort Smith and surrounding communities where the arrests took place.

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The takeaway

These arrests highlight the ongoing public safety challenges facing the Fort Smith and River Valley region, and the continued efforts of local law enforcement to address issues of violent crime and drug-related offenses in the community.