Former Benton restaurant owner Timothy “Tim” Steppach was found dead at his home on Wednesday evening. Authorities discovered the 49-year-old deceased after responding to reports of a gunshot. Read more below. According to the Benton Police Department, officers were notified of a gunshot at a residence in the 300 block of Ashley Street around 6:00 […]
Flea market asks public if they recognize comic book theft suspects
Authorities in Saline County are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect vehicle involved in a recent incident at Patina & Grace Flea Market and Antiques. Investigators believe the vehicle in question is a 2015 to 2017 Chevrolet Trax and are urging anyone with information to contact law enforcement. Read more below. The incident […]
Mail carrier robbed of apartment key at gunpoint, culprit gets 4 years in prison
A man was sentenced to 48 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to assaulting two U.S. Postal Service employees during attempted and completed robberies in North Little Rock. George Elliot Gibson III, 28, of Bartlett, Tennessee, also was sentenced to two years of supervised release. Read more below. Jonathan D. Ross, U.S. attorney for […]
Multi-agency search launched in Alexander after juvenile stumbles near railroad tracks
A massive multi-agency search was initiated late yesterday afternoon in Alexander after a juvenile was seen stumbling across railroad tracks shortly after a passing train. More than 40 first responders utilized drones, helicopters, and K-9 units in a coordinated effort to locate the individual, though no one was ultimately found. Read more below. The incident […]
Police narrative reveals murder victim from Saline County recorded his own death on cell phone
UPDATE AUG 12, 2026 EARLIER: JUL 15, 2026 Chilling details have emerged in the capital murder case with suspects Yudith Cicard Reyes and Luis Felipe Reyes-Isabel of Saline County, Arkansas. Court records reveal that the victim, Jose Miguel Quiroz-Mata, recorded his own fatal shooting on his cell phone. Read more below. Quiroz-Mata, age 44, was […]
Convicted Saline County double-murderer Timothy Wallace seeks executive clemency from Arkansas governor
Timothy Wallace, a Saline County man convicted in 2007 of the double murder of his ex-wife and her acquaintance, is seeking executive clemency from the Governor of Arkansas. State authorities are currently accepting public feedback on the application ahead of a scheduled review by the Arkansas Parole Board. Read more below. The application for Executive […]
Teen charged after shooting leaves man in critical condition in Bryant’s King’s Crossing neighborhood
A male teen has been arrested and charged with first-degree battery following an early morning shooting in Bryant’s King’s Crossing neighborhood that left a victim in critical condition. Police have taken the suspect into custody and are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident on William Lane. Read more below. The suspect, identified as […]
Update: Court records show arrested Shannon Hills officer has history of domestic abuse allegations
UPDATE: AUG 5, 2026 4:30PM ORIGINAL: AUG 4, 2026, 11AM Newly released police and court documents reveal that a Shannon Hills police officer arrested Tuesday on domestic assault charges has a history of prior domestic incidents involving the same victim dating back to 2021. Joaquin Silvestre Alvarado, 37, was placed on administrative leave after his […]
Saline County woman faces up to 20 years in prison for allegedly smuggling clams from El Salvador
A Saline County woman could face up to 20 years in federal prison after being charged with illegally smuggling blood clams from El Salvador into the United States. Federal prosecutors allege she then sold the restricted shellfish at local central Arkansas events and across social media platforms. Read more below. Yanci Lissbeth Amaya Aguiluz, 52, […]
‘Weed’ smell leads Saline County deputies to drugs, guns and $3,000 cash in East End
Saline County sheriff’s deputies seized two firearms, a significant quantity of illegal drugs, and approximately $3,000 in cash during a proactive patrol stop in East End. The incident occurred after deputies pulled over a vehicle for operating without insurance. Read more below. According to the Saline County Sheriff’s Office, deputies initiated the traffic stop and […]
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