Saline County government seeks a better animal control ordinance, and a committee has formed to do something about it. Read more below. The Animal Control Ordinance Committee will meet for the second time on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in Courtroom #2 at the Saline County Courthouse. This temporary committee was formed to […]
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 […]
29 Officers Graduate from Training Academy – Several from Saline County
The Arkansas Division on Law Enforcement Standards and Training (ADLEST) is proud to recognize the graduation of Class 2026-A from the Central Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA). The ceremony was in Benton at the Saline County Career Technical Center and included many graduates from Saline County. Read the list below. After months of demanding […]
March Runoff Election Mar 31st limited to certain voters to decide Sheriff, Secretary of State races
UPDATE 3/31/2026 – Find the Primary Election Runoff Results at https://www.mysaline.com/2026-elections-primary-runoff-results/. • • We held the 2026 Primary Election on March 3rd, but there is a need for a Runoff Election on March 31st for two races – Saline County Sheriff and Arkansas Secretary of State. The Saline County Clerk’s Office reminds voters about key […]
Sheriff candidate files lawsuit, defendant seeks dismissal, attorneys divorcing each other
A lawsuit filed in Saline County Circuit Court by sheriff candidate Richard Friend alleges that false statements made during the 2026 primary election damaged his reputation and campaign, while one of the defendants is asking the court to dismiss the case. Court records show that Friend is represented by attorney Jennifer Lancaster, while Cooper is […]
Letters to the Editor: Saline County man says critic of sheriff candidate omitted info
By Carl S. of Saline County To the Editor: I’ve been following our local descent into madness also known as the Sheriff’s race and what I saw on Friday was the lowest of the low. We had a citizen who is also a candidate’s brother-in-law take to Facebook to share his “research” into another candidate, […]
Letters to the Editor: Benton man asks for investigation in Sheriff candidate’s handling of Boys on the Tracks evidence
By Charles Cross To the Editor, As a long-time Saline County resident and former law enforcement investigator, I am writing to express concern regarding public statements made by Richard Friend, a certified law enforcement officer and current candidate for Saline County Sheriff, about his handling of investigative materials connected to the well-known “Boys on the […]
Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help to find alleged carjacker vehicle
The Saline County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a vehicle believed to be involved in an attempted carjacking that occurred on December 28, 2025. According to the department, deputies responded around 12:30 p.m. to a report of an attempted carjacking near North Sardis and Pauls Valley. The victim told deputies […]
Two face several charges after dog attack sends girl & mother to hospital
UPDATE THU JAN 8, 2026 ORIGINAL PUBLISHED JAN 7, 2026 The Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) responded Wednesday morning January 7th, to a dog attack that injured a girl and her mother. Read more below about the attack and the dog owners. The incident occurred in the Diamond Hills Cove area of Alexander. […]
Saline County Deputy arrests Mountain Home man after machete chase through woods
A Mountain Home man with a lengthy criminal record was arrested in Saline County after leading a deputy on a foot chase while carrying a machete. The incident occurred on Oct. 23 in the Hensley area, where Saline County Sheriff’s Deputy James Driver encountered James Andrew Caple, age 43, during a patrol stop. According to […]
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