Criminal Justice
Man Charged with Murder Set for Trial Next Week
Dusty Wheeler is currently free on a $500,000 bond and required to live with his mother.
Lonoke County man awaiting murder trial wins sheriff primary
Aaron Spencer defeated the incumbent sheriff despite being out on bail for a murder charge
Jury Orders Prairie Farms Dairy to Pay $241M Over 2016 Death
Family of man who died transporting frozen strawberries wins major lawsuit against dairy company.
Financial Crime
Caretaker Charged with Stealing from Elderly Client
Lauralye Irene Lunday pleads not guilty to theft, exploitation, and computer fraud charges.
Former swim team president charged with theft of over $11,500
Olivia Norris pleaded not guilty to stealing funds from the Mountain Home Hurricane Swim Team
Arkansas State Police Investigating Lavaca Bank Robbery
No injuries reported, suspect still at large
Drug Crime
Arkansas State Police seize 507 pounds of illegal marijuana
Driver arrested on felony drug trafficking charges after traffic stop on I-40 in Crawford County
Arkansas State Police Seize 507 Pounds of Marijuana in Traffic Stop
California man arrested after large drug bust on Interstate 40 in Crawford County
Two Arrested After Vehicle Pursuit in Jefferson County
Suspects face charges including felony fleeing, drug and firearm possession
Property Crime
Overnight Fairfield Apartments fire displaces 16 Little Rock families, no injuries reported
Residents describe waking to thick smoke, scrambling to get children out, and now facing smoke and water damage
Store Employee Accused of Stealing Cash, Vapes, and Lottery Tickets
Kelly Rogers faces felony charges for alleged thefts during work shifts at Walnut Ridge convenience store
Gravette Couple Pleads Not Guilty to Booster Club Theft
Charges allege the couple stole thousands from the Gravette Lions Booster Club.
Violence
Grant County Sheriff's Office to Pursue Charges After Brawl at State Basketball Semifinals
Authorities say fight broke out between fans of England and Barton high schools at end of Class 2A boys tournament game.
Woman from Walnut Ridge arrested on bestiality, animal cruelty charges
Crystal Lynn Honeycutt taken to Lawrence County Jail after police investigation
Man Charged in Gassville Murder Rejects Plea Offer, Trial Set
Danny Paul Whitsel to face trial in June for 2025 shooting death of 32-year-old Ian Lapio
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- Arkansas Baseball Drops Series Finale to Stetson Despite 12 Hits
- Grant County Sheriff's Office to Pursue Charges After Brawl at State Basketball Semifinals
