A Saline County man is among those arrested in a massive multi-agency law enforcement initiative that targeted fugitives across Arkansas. There were a total of 39 arrests, nine federal indictments, and the seizure of dozens of illegal firearms and large quantities of narcotics. Read more below. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of […]
Saline County man faces federal charges, injures eye, after resisting arrest, allegedly reaching for weapon
A 24-year-old man faces multiple state charges and a potential federal indictment following an armed confrontation and subsequent struggle with law enforcement at a local mobile home park in May. Alan Valenciano Hernandez was arrested on the morning of May 8, 2026, at the Mobile Home Park located at 26270 Interstate 30, Alexander, after […]
Judge dismisses Aaron Spencer murder case after police lose key evidence
A judge has dismissed the murder case against Aaron Spencer, a Lonoke County man whose case drew national attention after he shot and killed a man accused of raping his underage daughter. The alleged abuser, who was out on bond, was found with Spencer’s daughter again when the shooting occurred. On June 4, 2026, Special […]
Former Haskell Officer, Firefighter sentenced to 30 years following Guilty Plea in Rape and CSAM Case
A multi-agency investigation that shook the Saline County community has concluded in the courtroom.Prosecuting Attorney Chris Walton announced Wednesday that Brian Keith Cooper, Jr., of Benton, has pled guilty to one count of rape and four counts of distributing, possessing, or viewing matter depicting sexually explicit conduct involving children (CSAM). Read more below. Circuit Judge […]
Heads Up: The Arkansas Lottery is not FaceTime-ing you millions
We all want to get that magical call telling us we’re suddenly filthy rich (or clean rich). But if some random person video-calls you claiming they’ve got a million-dollar lottery ticket with your name on it? Hang up. Immediately. The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) is waving a giant red flag after reports of a new […]
Sheriff’s office says guard shot teens at chaotic scene at Saline County party
A late-night shooting at a party in Saline County left one person dead and two others injured early Sunday morning. Read more below. The Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) said in a statement that their Criminal Investigation Division responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 1:15 a.m. on May 24, 2026. The call was […]
FBI to brief Benton businesses on emerging “Nihilistic Violent Extremism” threat June 11th
The Benton Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that a Special Agent from the FBI’s Little Rock Field Office will headline its upcoming member luncheon on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The presentation, titled “Nihilistic Violent Extremism: Understanding the Threat,” will focus on an emerging safety issue characterized by individuals or groups who encourage and glorify […]
FBI investigation nets Mabelvale man 20 years for fatal fentanyl distribution
A Mabelvale man was sentenced Tuesday to 20 years in federal prison for distributing counterfeit pills containing fentanyl that resulted in a fatal overdose, federal officials announced. Johnny Lee Underwood, 27, was ordered to serve 240 months behind bars followed by three years of supervised release by U.S. District Judge Brian S. Miller. Because there […]
Skeletal Remains found in Alexander identified; authorities seek public information
Original Post: May 5, 2026 Updated: May 19, 2026 ALEXANDER, AR — Authorities have identified the human skeletal remains discovered earlier this month in a wooded area within the Alexander city limits. Read more below. According to Alexander Police Chief Tim Preator, the remains have been positively identified as Samuel Camron of Judsonia, Arkansas. The […]
Benton Police apprehend 4 suspects after break-ins at Wellington Pointe and high-speed pursuit
A high-speed pursuit ended in a crash and the arrest of four individuals early Friday morning after a string of attempted vehicle break-ins in a local neighborhood. Read more below. According to the Benton Police Department, the incident began at approximately 5:00 a.m. on May 15th. Officers were dispatched to the Wellington Pointe subdivision following […]
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