A month-long investigation into a grisly scene on Oakwood Drive has culminated in an arrest. Stephanie Schiffl, 36, of Benton, surrendered to authorities at the Saline County Jail on Friday morning, facing charges of Murder in the First Degree. The charges stem from a welfare check conducted by the Benton Police Department on the […]
Saline County Jury Convicts Man of Double Murder, Recommends Life Sentences
A Saline County jury convicted Bryan Reed, 39, of Austin, Arkansas, on multiple charges including two counts of first-degree murder in the May 2024 stabbing deaths of David and Brittany Taylor in East End. Read more below. Reed was also found guilty of aggravated residential burglary and aggravated assault. The jury recommended life imprisonment for […]
Teacher pleads Not Guilty in double murder at Devil’s Den State Park
UPDATE – THU AUG 14, 2025 914AM Andrew James McGann, 28, a teacher newly hired by Springdale Public Schools, pleaded not guilty on Thursday morning August 14th, to two counts of capital murder in the stabbing deaths of Clinton David Brink, 43, and Cristen Amanda Brink, 41. The couple was fatally attacked on July 26th […]
Bryant PD arrests suspect in triple murder case near middle school
UPDATE JUNE 22, 2025, 6:30 P.M. The Bryant Police Department has arrested a suspect in the triple murder case near the middle school off Zuber Road. Their statement follows: FROM BRYANT POLICE, SUN JUNE 22, 2025: This evening, at approximately 3:30 PM, Bryant Officers and Saline County Sheriff Deputies apprehended 34-year-old Jarrod Mitchell. Mitchell was […]
UPDATE: Armed & dangerous homicide suspect CAPTURED in Morrilton
UPDATE JUNE 20, 2024, 11:05 PM Morrilton Police Department, Arkansas State Police and the Conway County Sheriff’s Office took Stacy Lee Drake, 50, into custody at about 10 a.m. in a wooded area south of the Morrilton intersection of University Boulevard and Poor Farm Road. MORE PICTURES BELOW Drake was taken into custody without incident […]
Family of homicide victims David & Brittany Taylor release statement
The family of homicide victims David and Brittany Taylor requested our news organization release a public statement on their behalf, and we are happy to help. “Our families are devastated and heartbroken by the tragic and senseless deaths of David and Brittany Taylor. At this time, we are asking for time and space to process […]
Donate to the 5 children of murder victims, the Taylors
MySaline reported recently that two East End, Arkansas residents were found in their home, apparently stabbed to death. The two adult victims were David and Brittany Taylor, the parents of five children, and with one grandchild coming. Those close to them have set up a fund. If you would like to donate to help with […]
Benton teen facing murder charges after incident in Star City
A Benton teen is facing murder charges after an incident in a store parking lot in Star City, Arkansas on July 4, 2022, according to the DeltaPlex News. Star City Police Department is investigating after Christoph Jarek “CJ” Vick, age 19, of Star City, was apparently murdered. Lincoln County Prosecutor Clint Todd stated in court […]
Bryant teen arrested for murder in Hope, Arkansas
A Bryant teen was arrested on murder charges Thursday. On May 5, 2022, at approximately 11:30 a.m., officers of the Hope Police Department arrested Bryceston J. Marks, 18, of Bryant, Arkansas for one count of Murder 1st Degree, one count of Terroristic Act, and four counts of Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm from a Vehicle. […]
Sheriff: Man skips bail for Negligent Homicide and more charges; Likely skipped country too
A man has skipped bail on felony charges and likely fled to South America, according to the Saline County Sheriff’s Office. On October 17, 2021 at 11:37 p.m., Bayner Funes-Figueroa, age 22, was involved in a fatal accident in the 14000 block of Chicot Road. The victim was driving a 10-passenger van with his wife […]