Sheriff's office seeks help in 2019 death

The Garland County sheriff's office is asking for the public's help on any information regarding the homicide of Calvin Ward, 37, of Hot Springs, whose body was found in August 2019 inside a residence on Black Bear Lane after a fire.

According to a news release, on Aug. 10, 2019, shortly after 1:30 a.m., sheriff's deputies and Morningstar Fire Department firefighters responded to a fire at 113 Black Bear Lane.

After extinguishing the blaze, firefighters found a body inside the residence that was later identified as Ward's.

"This is an active investigation and those with information are urged to contact Investigator Cpl. Kenny Ford at (501) 622-3690 or kford@garlandcounty.org. You may also leave a message on our anonymous tip line at (501) 622-3674," the release said.

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