Hundreds of pounds of methamphetamine that were headed for distribution all over the central Arkansas area, were intercepted by a multi-agency operation. Dozens of suspects were arrested. Read more below. A large-scale federal investigation into methamphetamine trafficking in Little Rock and North Little Rock that spanned two years and multiple states resulted in the arrest […]
Benton woman had 20 counts of child sexually abuse materials; Pleaded guilty to one charge
UPDATE – JUL 7, 2026 A 29-year-old Benton, Arkansas woman could get up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty on Tuesday, to one count of distributing child pornography in federal court. The conviction stems from a 2024 investigation that uncovered over a hundred images and videos of child sexual abuse material on her […]
Defendants served 30-day foreclosure notice on Tim’s Tavern; Property pops up for sale
The foreclosure case against the owner of Tim’s Tavern has progressed, with court records showing all defendants have now been formally served with the lawsuit. For the defendants, it’s a race against the clock to sell the property or otherwise pay it off. Read more below. Steppach was arrested Jan. 25, 2024, and later charged […]
Abuse victim, now 17, tells some of her testimony against Tim’s Tavern owner
UPDATE DEC 9, 2025 (afternoon) One of the victims in the State of Arkansas vs Tim Steppach case has come forward to tell some of her story. Now that Steppach has been convicted of 3 counts of “Endangerment of the Welfare of a Minor in the 2nd Degree,” Alexy Torres, tells some of her testimony. […]