Crime in Arkansas

2 shooting victims taken to Little Rock hospitals; police investigating connection to reported crime Two people suffering from gunshot wounds went to local hospitals Wednesday afternoon, Little Rock police said. by Nyssa Kruse - November 20, 2019

Owner of central Arkansas business convicted of Medicaid fraud The owner of a central Arkansas business was convicted of fraudulently billing Medicaid for over $64,000, Attorney General Leslie Rutledge announced Wednesday. by Josh Snyder - November 20, 2019

Arkansas journalist sentenced for court recording Benton County Circuit Judge Brad Karren sentenced a Northwest Arkansas television reporter Tuesday to three days in jail after he found her in contempt of court... by Tracy Neal - November 20, 2019

Cave City bank teller admits stealing $285,125 over 12 years Carrie Porter admitted to betraying her employer, her loved ones and an entire community when she removed stacks of $100 bills at various times for 12 years whi... by Tony Holt - November 20, 2019

Man gets 15 years for shooting Little Rock home 30 times, fleeing police A 25-year-old man who shot up a southwest Little Rock home then led police on a high-speed chase two days later has accepted a 15-year prison sentence. by John Lynch - November 20, 2019

Police: 3 people hurt in North Little Rock shooting Three people were wounded in a shooting Tuesday night in North Little Rock, according to a police spokesman. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - November 20, 2019

Suspect in wounding of man faces charges in juvenile court A boy accused of shooting a 20-year-old man Friday afternoon also reportedly fired his weapon at three other people, including two men who were running away fr... by Steven Mross - November 20, 2019

Arkansas TV reporter sentenced to 3 days in jail for recording in courtroom BENTONVILLE — Benton County Circuit Judge Brad Karren sentenced a local television reporter to three days in jail Tuesday after he found her in contempt of cour... by Tracy Neal / NWA Democrat-Gazette - November 19, 2019

Hot Springs police seek man accused of shooting father in legs Hot Springs police are searching for a man believed to have shot his father in the legs early Tuesday morning, according to a news release. by Nyssa Kruse - November 19, 2019

Gunman fired shotgun at Northwest Arkansas house, police say GENTRY -- Police in Gentry are investigating after a person reportedly shot up a house shortly before 8:30 p.m. Monday. by Randy Moll / Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - November 19, 2019

Parolee charged after Spa City woman says he held, assaulted her A Hot Springs man on parole was arrested on multiple charges Saturday after his girlfriend told police he held her captive for two days and repeatedly assaulted... by Steven Mross - November 19, 2019

POLICE BEAT: Police arrest man in Little Rock rape case; police say driver nearly hits airman Police arrest man in LR rape case by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - November 19, 2019

Bella Vista man arrested in killing of neighbor's dog A Bella Vista man was arrested in connection with shooting and killing a neighbor's dog. by NWA DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE - November 19, 2019

Arkansas man receives 18-year sentence for death of 4-month-old son A Bono man who caused the death of his 4-month-old son will serve 18 years in the Arkansas Department of Correction, a Monday evening news release states. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - November 18, 2019

Former Conway High School student sentenced to 7 years in plan to shoot up, bomb school A former Conway High School student who said he wanted to bomb his alma mater and open fire on its students was sentenced Friday to seven years in prison. by Nyssa Kruse - November 18, 2019

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