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. […]
Quick Journey costs man 8-years in prison says Prosecutor
A circuit judge sentenced a man to state prison Friday, according to Prosecuting Attorney Chris Walton. Ameekous D. Robinson, age 44, of Helena, pled guilty to fleeing, and theft by receiving. The State of Arkansas recommended an 8-year sentence. Judge Brent Houston of Division 3 accepted the sentence. On November 28, 2022, according to a […]
Benton woman sentenced to 20 years state prison after 7 DWIs
A Benton woman will serve 20 years in state prison after several charges including 7 instances of DWI. Chasity Rogers, 47, was sentenced to 20 years in the Department of Corrections by Judge Josh Farmer on June 16, 2023. Rogers has a criminal history of 7 previous DWIs, endangering the welfare of a minor, public […]
3 convicted of burglarizing home; Owner saw it all on security app
Michelle Barrett, age 50, of Little Rock was sentenced to 15 years in the Arkansas Department of Correction following a jury trial in front of the Honorable Josh Farmer on March 7, 2023. The defendant was charged with Residential Burglary and Failure to Appear and was found guilty on both offenses. On June 9, 2022, […]
Tim Burton (not that one) sentenced to 45 years after hot chase reveals felon with guns & meth
A Saline County jury recently found Timothy Burton, 33, of Jacksonville, guilty of the charges of felon in possession of firearm, and extreme fleeing. (Not Tim Burton the American filmmaker known for Batman, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Edward Scissorhands.) He actually had multiple firearms in the vehicle and about a pound of meth. Circuit […]
Saline County Convenience Store Robber Gets 18 Years in Prison
Prosecuting Attorney Chris Walton announced that Darrien Toto, 26, pled guilty to aggravated robbery on March 15, 2022. Judge Josh Farmer sentenced Toto to 18 years in the Arkansas Department of Correction. Toto has out-of-state convictions for burglary and theft of property. He also has pending charges in Pulaski County, including aggravated robbery. On March […]
Benton judge hands Burtrain 12-year sentence after fleeing incident
Prosecuting Attorney Chris Walton announced that a Saline County jury found Kerry Burtrain, of Little Rock, guilty of fleeing on Wednesday, November 10. Judge Josh Farmer followed the jury’s recommendation and sentenced Burtrain to 12 years in the Department of Correction. Benton Police Officers attempted to stop Burtrain’s vehicle after he failed to use his […]
10 DWI Convictions for Bryant Man; New Arkansas Law Makes Them All Count Toward 14-Year Sentence
A Saline County Division Judge sentenced a Bryant man recently to 14 years under a new Arkansas law concerning DWI convictions. Gregory Holmes, age 51, of Bryant, pleaded guilty to “Driving While Intoxicated” on November 5, 2021. Division 2 Judge Josh Farmer sentenced Holmes to serve 168 months in the Arkansas Department of Correction. Holmes […]
Benton Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Murdering 2 Family Members
After more than two years of waiting, a Benton family sees justice for two murders by another family member. Luke Talbert, 31 of Benton, pled guilty to two counts of First-Degree Murder before Judge Josh Farmer on November 5, 2021. Talbert was sentenced to serve 50 years in the Arkansas Department of Correction. On October […]