Fleeing driver faces charges after crashing into Damascus building
A driver faces charges after a Damascus crash into a building while fleeing Faulkner County deputies, officials said. The injured motorist was airlifted.
Category: Crime
Little Rock police, Pulaski County courts, and the cases that shape public safety in the city.
Joshua Young arrested in 2021 North Little Rock deadly shooting
North Little Rock police and U.S. Marshals arrested Joshua Young, 24, on a capital murder charge connected to the deadly 2021 shooting of Taylor Davis.
Michael Wrenn arrested after DWI crash at Maumelle pizza restaurant
Michael Wrenn was arrested for alleged DWI after a vehicle crash at Razorback Pizza in Maumelle. Police reported that no injuries occurred in the collision.
Eric Bolin arrested in Lavaca during search for missing person
Authorities in Lavaca arrested Eric Bolin on drug and firearm charges during a property search connected to the 2009 disappearance of Greg Bolin.
Austin McCollum arrested again on stalking charge in Benton County
Former Arkansas state Rep. Austin McCollum was arrested in Benton County on charges of first-degree stalking and violating an order of protection.
Arkansas State Crime Lab launches rapid DNA technology in Little Rock
Little Rock crime lab officials launched rapid DNA technology in Arkansas, making it the third state to identify felony suspects in under two hours.
Linden Torchia investigated in fatal shooting near Malvern
Hot Spring County authorities are investigating a fatal shooting near Malvern after Linden Torchia allegedly shot and killed his 31-year-old son.
Jeremiah Cotton arrested in Pea Ridge minor sexual assault case
Jeremiah Cotton was arrested by Pea Ridge police on felony sexual assault allegations involving a minor. He posted bond ahead of an October court date.
Ranisha Peebles pleads not guilty in fatal Maumelle Waffle House crash
In Maumelle, Ranisha Peebles pleaded not guilty to charges including negligent homicide after a fatal Waffle House crash that killed employee Tracy Long.
Gordon David Barner identified after body found in Harmony Grove
Deputies in Ouachita County identified Gordon David Barner after finding his body in Harmony Grove. The manner of death remains undetermined, officials say.
Jerry Lee McGhan sentenced in Warren child pornography distribution case
Jerry Lee McGhan of Warren, Arkansas, was sentenced to 210 months in federal prison for distributing child pornography through online chatrooms.
Ranisha Peebles arrested in fatal Maumelle Waffle House crash
Police arrested Ranisha Peebles after a fatal vehicle crash into a Maumelle Waffle House that killed a restaurant worker on Sunday.
Five men arrested near Fairford air base on terrorism suspicion
Police have arrested five men near RAF Fairford on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act after intercepting three vehicles travelling towards the air base.
Faulkner County Fair closes early amid rumors of gunfire
Faulkner County Fair in Conway, Arkansas closed early Friday after rumors of gunfire, though deputies confirmed no shots were fired and no one was hurt.
Pine Bluff vacant Pines Mall fire under investigation for possible arson
Pine Bluff firefighters are investigating a late-night fire at the vacant Pines Mall for possible arson, with no injuries reported. Smoke triggered alarms at the nearby Holiday Inn.
UVU report cites security failures on day of Charlie Kirk assassination
Independent review finds Utah Valley University had major security failures at its Orem campus on the day Charlie Kirk was assassinated, citing lapses in planning and staffing.