Crime in Arkansas
CRIME MAP: 8 burglaries, 2 robberies reported Thursday in Little Rock
posted: 05/24/2013 10:52 a.m. Discuss
The Little Rock Police Department took reports of eight burglaries and two robberies Thursday.
Murder suspect released hours before LR crime
posted: 05/24/2013 4:56 a.m. Comment 1
A Little Rock parolee accused of kidnapping and capital murder in the May 10 killing of a Fayetteville teenager had been out of jail only 32 hours before police found the victim’s body.
’12 fatal stabbing is ruled justified
posted: 05/24/2013 4:52 a.m. Discuss
A Baxter County prosecutor ruled Thursday that the Dec. 5 fatal stabbing of a 20-year-old Midway man was justified.
Teen gets 20 years for slaying
posted: 05/24/2013 4:51 a.m. Discuss
A 17-year-old from Little Rock was sentenced to 20 years in prison Thursday for killing a man who had gone out for pizza.
State troopers arrest man at Governor’s Mansion
posted: 05/24/2013 4:50 a.m. Discuss
Troopers arrested a Little Rock man early Thursday morning after he climbed over a fence on the grounds of the Governor’s Mansion, the state police said.
Party gunman convicted
posted: 05/24/2013 4:49 a.m. Discuss
An England man was convicted of manslaughter Thursday night by a Pulaski County jury that rejected the more serious charge of first-degree murder for the May 2012 shooting that killed a Cabot man at an annual party held by the victim’s family in Scott.
NLR man admits robberies at four businesses, police say
posted: 05/24/2013 4:48 a.m. Discuss
A North Little Rock man who was arrested Wednesday on several felony charges, including criminal attempt to commit capital murder, told investigators he had robbed four businesses in central Arkansas, most with an assault rifle, a Pulaski County sheriff’s spokesman and police reports said.
Ex-teacher accused of sex assault
posted: 05/24/2013 4:36 a.m. Discuss
A former Crossett High School agriculture teacher is facing sexual-assault charges after an Arkansas State Police investigation.
Ex-coach gets 10 years for sex abuse of youths in ’80s, ’90s
posted: 05/24/2013 4:35 a.m. Discuss
A youth baseball coach received a 10-year prison sentence without parole Wednesday for transporting minors with the intent to engage in sexual activity.
Police beat
posted: 05/24/2013 4:31 a.m. Discuss
Shootout reported, police find one hurt A Little Rock man was shot in the leg during a gun battle Thursday, police said.
Sheriff must go, state high court rules
posted: 05/24/2013 12:19 a.m. Discuss
Because he illegally possessed stolen frozen Tyson game hens in 1979, Searcy County Sheriff Kenny Cassell is prohibited by the Arkansas Constitution from serving as Searcy County sheriff, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday.
Name in mind for vacancy
posted: 05/24/2013 12:15 a.m. Discuss
Gov. Mike Beebe decided Thursday whom he wants to appoint as state treasurer, but he won’t announce his decision until next week, his spokesman said.
CRIME MAP: 11 burglaries, one robbery in Little Rock on Wednesday
posted: 05/23/2013 3:17 p.m. Discuss
The Little Rock Police Department took reports of 11 burglaries and one robbery around the city Wednesday.
Stabbing death ruled justifiable homicide in Baxter County
posted: 05/23/2013 12:15 p.m. Discuss
A stabbing death that occurred during an altercation between two men last year in Baxter County has been ruled a justifiable homicide.
Bail set at $1 million for man charged in teen's death
posted: 05/23/2013 9:28 a.m. Comment 1
A judge set a $1 million bail Thursday for a man jailed on kidnapping and murder charges in the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old Fayetteville resident in Little Rock.
