A Shannon Hills man allegedly shot and killed his adult child, according to a police report. Frederick Austin, age 61, was arrested Tuesday, December 26, 2023. The incident happened in the afternoon hours. READ MORE DETAILS BELOW Mr. Austin is charged with Murder in the First Degree, a Class Y Felony. He also has a […]
Ark Supreme Court reveals outcome of murder appeal case heard at Bryant High School
If you attended the “Appeals on Wheels” murder trial appeal event at the Bryant High School Fine Arts Center on October 19, 2023, you’re probably wondering about the outcome. If you didn’t attend, let’s start will some background… The Arkansas Supreme Court Justices host an event twice a year where they get out of the […]
Man turns himself in for fatal shooting Friday morning in Saline County
A man was killed after a shooting at a Saline County residence early Friday morning. Another man has turned himself in. On October 20, 2023 at just before 2:30 a.m., deputies with the Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) responded to the scene. In a statement from the SCSO, a shooting happened in the area of […]
Murderer sentenced to 57 years after Saline County woman’s body found in shed
UPDATE APRIL 21, 2023 Saline County Circuit Judge Josh Farmer sentenced Lonnie Doyle Crigger, age 54, to 57 years in the Arkansas Department of Correction for Murder in the First Degree and two counts of Possession of a Firearm by a Felon. Crigger was arrested in October, 2021 after Karen McFarland’s body was found in […]
Father of 11 on “X” flees across two counties; Gets 6 years, may be out in 1
On Wednesday, the Saline County Courthouse held its first jury trial of the year. The jury convicted Marcus Proctor, age 34, of fleeing and possession of controlled substance. Judge Ken Casady followed the jury’s recommendation and sentenced Proctor to six years in the Arkansas Division of Correction. According to the Saline County Prosecutor’s Office, in […]
Woman’s guilty murder plea nets 40 years after throwing baby out of car in Benton
Whitney Turner-Tyson, age 30, of Little Rock, entered a guilty plea in Saline County today to murder in the first degree. Judge Ken Casady sentenced Turner-Tyson, to 40 years imprisonment in the Division of Correction. On September 15, 2020, Turner-Tyson threw her infant child out of a car along Interstate 30. First responders took the […]
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. […]
Man gets 120 years after Alexander murder
On Wednesday April 6th, a Saline County jury found a parolee guilty of Second Degree Murder. John Anthony Roberts, age 43, of Little Rock, was also found guilty of two counts of Failure to Appear. He was sentenced to 120 years in the Arkansas Department of Correction and a fine of $15,000. Judge Ken Casady […]
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 […]