Denny Upton resigns as Tontitown police chief

Denny Upton has resigned and been replaced as police chief of Tontitown. Mayor Jack Beckford said he asked for Upton's resignation Monday and received it. Beckford would not say why he asked for the resignation.

Upton said he was asked to resign as a result of political battles in the community.

Kris Arthur has been named as the new chief, Beckford said.

Correction: A previous version of this story misspelled Kris Arthur's last name.

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