Bentonville man accused of rape and battery

Arthur James Lewis
Arthur James Lewis

BENTONVILLE -- A Bentonville man was arrested Thursday in connection with rape and battery.

Arthur James Lewis, 26, was being held today in the Benton County Jail awaiting a bond hearing. He was arrested in connection with rape, a Class Y felony, and domestic battering.

Prosecutors have not filed formal charges against Lewis.

Lewis arrest was the result of a combined investigation by Bentonville police and the Arkansas State Police, according to a press release from the Bentonville Police Department.

NW News on 01/20/2018

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