Crime in Arkansas

Minneapolis ex-officer faces murder count; city still tense Fired Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd, Hennepin County Attorney... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - May 30, 2020

Police beat Two suspects jailed in shooting, robbery by William Sanders - May 30, 2020

Arkansas man charged in dog attack A 25-year-old Vilonia man faces multiple charges related to the death of a 9-year-old boy who was the victim of a suspected dog attack Thursday morning in Moun... by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - May 30, 2020

Police ID victim in Mountain Home homicide Mountain Home police on Thursday released the victim’s name in a Monday homicide. by Nyssa Kruse - May 29, 2020

North Little Rock police shooting injures man North Little Rock police shot a gunman near a tobacco store next-door to a police precinct office about noon Thursday, according to spokeswoman Amy Cooper. by William Sanders - May 29, 2020

Ruling upheld to cut 15 years off drug term Bobby Banks, a former gang leader in Little Rock who was convicted in 2006 of running a large drug-trafficking organization, was entitled last year to have his ... by Linda Satter - May 29, 2020

Appeals court affirms refusal to toss suit against Little Rock officer A judge was right to allow a federal lawsuit to proceed against a Little Rock police officer who shot and killed a man in 2016 outside the home of his uncle on ... by Linda Satter - May 29, 2020

Suspect in slaying surrenders in LR A suspect wanted in a May 21 homicide surrendered to police Tuesday at the 12th Street Substation, according to a Little Rock arrest report. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - May 29, 2020

Springdale police say officer shot armed woman Springdale police said the 30-year-old woman was threatening neighbors with a shotgun before she was shot by an officer. Her condition was unknown Thursday nigh... by NWA Democrat-Gazette - May 28, 2020

Teen arrested in Little Rock homicide A suspect wanted in connection with a May 21 homicide surrendered himself to police on Tuesday at the 12th Street Substation, according to a Little Rock arrest ... by William Sanders - May 28, 2020

Jacksonville police sergeant on leave after arrest on felony domestic violence charges A Jacksonville police sergeant is on administrative leave after his arrest Wednesday on felony domestic violence charges. by Nyssa Kruse - May 28, 2020

Police: Officers shoot, injure armed man in North Little Rock Police are investigating after a man was shot Thursday by at least one officer in North Little Rock, authorities said. by William Sanders - May 28, 2020

Arkansas woman arrested on capital murder charge A Jordan woman was arrested Wednesday on a charge of attempted capital murder after, police said, a man identified as her ex-husband was shot in the face. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - May 28, 2020

Sebastian County justice of the peace arrested on child endangerment charge Sebastian County Justice of the Peace Karla Reedy was arrested Wednesday on one count of second-degree endangering the welfare of a minor, authorities said. by Nyssa Kruse - May 28, 2020

DWI sentencing statutes debated Hot Springs City Attorney Brian Albright said Wednesday that he believes the district court is on solid legal ground in sentencing DWI offenders to probation in... by Dale Ellis - May 28, 2020

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