Bentonville woman arrested after attempting to shoot husband

A 53-year-old Bentonville woman was arrested Saturday evening for shooting at her husband.

Cheryl Rusk, 53, of 6201 S.W. Bear Road in Bentonville was arrested in connection with attempted capital murder Saturday, according to jail records.

Bentonville police logs show officers were sent to the couple's home at 5:46 p.m. because of a disturbance.

A news release from the Bentonville Police Department stated that Cheryl Rusk, 53, shot a single round from a handgun at her husband Gary Rusk, 63. The shot missed Gary Rusk and Cheryl Rusk was arrested in connection with attempted capital murder, according to the release.

Cheryl Rusk was being held Sunday in the Benton County Jail with no bond set.

The investigation is ongoing, according to the police news release.

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