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Man Sentenced To Six Years For Possessing Child Porn

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — A judge did not buy a Siloam Springs man’s claim he downloaded numerous images of child pornography to help a police investigation. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: at 5:46 a.m.

Carr Sentenced To 60 Years In Prison

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — A Garfield man will serve at least the next four decades in prison for raping a young girl. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: Feb 10, 2012 at 5:46 a.m.

Bentonville Man Pleads Not Guilty

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — A man mistakenly released from prison pleaded not guilty Thursday to felony charges that happened while he was a free man. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: Feb 10, 2012 at 5:44 a.m.

Woman Gets 90 Days In Jail For Stealing Books

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — A Lowell woman was booked Wednesday into the Benton County Jail to begin serving a 90-day sentence for stealing hundreds of books. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: Feb 9, 2012 at 5:29 a.m.

Man Admits Guilt In Negligent Homicide

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — Glen Allen Luster admitted Monday to being drunk and killing a woman and injuring her two brothers in a two-car collision in 2010. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: Feb 7, 2012 at 5:34 a.m.

Drive-By Shooting Reported

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Police are investigating a drive-by shooting reported on Braxton Drive on Friday night. Continue reading...

By STAFF REPORT Posted: Feb 5, 2012 at 5:49 a.m.

Suit Filed In Man’s 2009 Death

COMPLAINT ACCUSES POLICE OF FAILING TO DEAL WITH MENTALLY ILL PERSON

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — A lawsuit claims the city’s Police Department’s failure to deal with a mentally ill man led to the man’s February 2009 death. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: Feb 2, 2012 at 5:36 a.m.

Man Gets Probation For Theft Of Money

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — A Bentonville man was placed on 10 years of state-supervised probation Tuesday for stealing $13,000 from a friend’s parents. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: Feb 1, 2012 at 5:36 a.m.

Man Gets Jail, Probation

ROGERS KILLS MAN, INJURES WOMAN IN DRUNKEN DRIVING INCIDENT

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — Helen Hefner can not remember many details of the day her husband was killed in an accident involving a drunken driver. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: Feb 1, 2012 at 5:33 a.m.

Woman Reportedly Bites Deputy In Court

TRUONG ARRESTED AUG. 1, ACCUSED OF MURDER

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — Huong Thi Truong’s court appearance Monday was supposed to be a simple one, but it ended with her being removed from the courthouse after she bit a deputy. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: Jan 31, 2012 at 5:29 a.m.

Murder suspect bites deputy in court

BENTONVILLE — Huong Thi Truong’s court appearance Monday was suppose to be a simple one, but it ended with her biting a sheriff’s deputy and being physically removed from the courtroom. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: Jan 30, 2012 at 2:29 p.m.

Three Girls Arrested In Burnbook10 Case

SEXUALLY EXPLICIT TWEETS BEGAN IN OCTOBER

Subscriber onlyThree teenage girls were arrested Thursday in connection with the Twitter account Burnbook10. Two 16-year-olds and a 17-year-old were arrested on a charge of harassing communications, a Class A misdemeanor, said Capt. Justin Thompson with the Bentonville Police Department. The girls were given citations and will appear in juvenile court at a later date. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: Jan 27, 2012 at 5:55 a.m.

Settlement Reached In Premier Lawsuit

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — Attorneys reached a last-minute undisclosed settlement Thursday afternoon in a lawsuit a former co-owner and member of the Premier Concepts management team filed against the company in 2006. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: Jan 27, 2012 at 5:51 a.m.

Boy Pleads Not Guilty To Twitter Charges

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — A 12-year-old boy pleaded not guilty Wednesday to misdemeanor charges in connection with the creation of an anonymous Twitter account that posted derogatory comments about some Bentonville High School students. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: Jan 26, 2012 at 5:38 a.m.

Student’s Internet Taken Away

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — A boy suspected of creating an anonymous Twitter page that made derogatory comments about Bentonville High School students was ordered not to use any devices that would allow him access to the Internet. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: Jan 24, 2012 at 5:25 a.m.

Killer Asks Court To Void Conviction

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — A local judge will decide whether a convicted killer was competent when he pleaded guilty to killing Daniel Francis. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: Jan 24, 2012 at 5:19 a.m.

Convicted Killer Seeks To Void Guilty Plea

A local judge will decide whether a convicted killer was competent when he pleaded guilty to killing a man in 2006. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: Jan 23, 2012 at 2:18 p.m.

Witness Claims Business Environment Like A Cult

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — An expert witness testified an ex-minority owner in Premier Concepts is recovering from what she called a cult-like environment at the business. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: Jan 21, 2012 at 5:41 a.m.

Police Arrest Freezebook Suspect

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — A 12-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a Twitter account posting derogatory statements about some Bentonville High School students, Police Chief Jon Simpson said. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: Jan 20, 2012 at 5:52 a.m.

Police Seek Creator Of Twitter Accounts

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — Twitter accounts Burnbook10 and Freezebook have been deleted, but police still want to find out who created the accounts that taunted some Bentonville High School students with racist, homophobic and sexist messages. Continue reading...

By Teresa Moss, Tracy Neal Posted: Jan 19, 2012 at 5:49 a.m.

Johansen Trial Moved To October

MAN ACCUSED OF KILLING MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — A Garfield man accused of killing his mother and grandmother had his trial moved to later in the year Tuesday. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: Jan 18, 2012 at 5:33 a.m.

Man Deemed Fit For Trial

WINN CHARGED WITH BATTERY

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — A Bentonville man is fit to stand trial in connection with injuring a 9-month-old child. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: Jan 18, 2012 at 5:24 a.m.

Police Target Tweeters

SUBPOENAS ISSUED FOR CYBERBULLY IDENTITIES

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — A subpoena has been issued to Twitter to obtain the identity of the person behind an account targeting Bentonville High School students with racist, sexist and homophobic taunts, according to Bentonville Police Chief Jon Simpson. Continue reading...

By Misty Gittings, Tracy Neal Posted: Jan 17, 2012 at 5:29 a.m.

DWI Court Opens Today

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — Bentonville will hold its first session of DWI Court today. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: Jan 17, 2012 at 5:24 a.m.

Mayor, Alderman Will Not Face Charges

PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE WON’T PURSUE PARK INCIDENT

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — The Sulphur Springs mayor and an alderman won’t face criminal charges following a June incident in the town park. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: Jan 12, 2012 at 5:24 a.m.

Second Murder Trial Set

CONVICTION OVERTURNED BASED ON TWO JURORS

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — Erickson Dimas-Martinez made his first court appearance in a Benton County courtroom since the Arkansas Supreme Court overturned his conviction and death sentence for the 2006 murder of a Centerton teenager. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: Jan 11, 2012 at 5:25 a.m.

Man Gets 40 Years In Prison

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — A Pittsburg, Kan., man was sentenced to 40 years in prison Tuesday for possessing cocaine. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: Jan 11, 2012 at 5:22 a.m.

Couple Pleads Not Guilty

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — A Rogers couple pleaded not guilty to charges in connection with a 5-year-old girl being chained to a piece of furniture. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: Jan 10, 2012 at 5:44 a.m.

Prosecutors Dismiss Mennecke Case

OFFICIALS DECIDE AGAINST PURSING RAPE ACCUSATION

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — Prosecutors will not pursue a criminal case against an Oklahoma man who was accused of raping a 5-year-old girl. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: Jan 10, 2012 at 5:25 a.m.

Sex Offender Accused Of Being On School Grounds

Subscriber onlyA Level 3 sex offender was arrested Tuesday in connection with being on the grounds of two Bentonville schools. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: Jan 6, 2012 at 5:48 a.m.

Man Sentenced To Eight Years In Prison

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — A Springdale man was sentenced to eight years in prison Thursday for possessing child pornography. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: Jan 6, 2012 at 5:40 a.m.

Rogers Man Sentenced To 27 Years For Rape

KRUEMPEL ALSO CONVICTED IN OREGON IN 1998

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — A Level 3 sex offender was sentenced to 27 years in prison after admitting he raped a 9-year-old boy. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: Jan 5, 2012 at 5:47 a.m.

T-Rex Moves Into Neighborhood

Subscriber onlyROGERS — A 3,000-pound, 30-foot-long Tyrannosaurus rex will soon add atmosphere outside Sam’s Olde Tyme Hamburgers. Continue reading...

By Amye Buckley, Tracy Neal Posted: Jan 3, 2012 at 5:20 a.m.

Judges Work On How To Handle Social Media In Courtroom

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — A recent decision by the Arkansas Supreme Court reversing a murder conviction because a Benton County juror tweeted about the case could impact how judges handle jury service and social media. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: Jan 1, 2012 at 5:51 a.m.

‘Talent Coach’ Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — A self-described talent coach was sentenced to 20 years in prison after admitting to sexually assaulting one of his students. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: Dec 21, 2011 at 5:30 a.m.

Talent coach gets 20 years in sexual assault

BENTONVILLE — A self-described talent coach was sentenced to 20 years in prison after admitting to sexually assaulting one of his students. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: Dec 20, 2011 at 1:40 p.m.

Vernetti Candidate For District Judge

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — Bryan S. Vernetti believes his experience makes him the ideal choice to preside over Bentonville District Court. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: Dec 19, 2011 at 5:24 a.m.

Walter Case Ends With Probation

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — Myrtle Walter was spared a prison sentence Friday for killing her husband, instead getting five years of probation and 150 hours of community service. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: Dec 17, 2011 at 5:39 a.m.

Roofer Arrested In Benton County

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — A Fayetteville man was arrested Wednesday by Bella Vista police after a customer said he took money to repair a roof, but didn’t do the job. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: Dec 17, 2011 at 5:38 a.m.

Myrtle Walter killed husband, gets probation

A Rogers woman was sentenced to five years probation and 150 hours of community service this morning for killing her husband. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: Dec 16, 2011 at 11:27 a.m.

Walker Praised by Witnesses, Judge To Decide Sentence Today

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — Myrtle Walter was praised by witnesses for two days in a Benton County courtroom, but few good things were said about the husband she shot and killed in 2008. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: Dec 16, 2011 at 5:42 a.m.

Bridges Seeks District Judgeship

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — Rogers attorney Paul Bridges is a candidate for Rogers District Court judge. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: Dec 15, 2011 at 5:31 a.m.

MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE: Sentencing Phase Begins

WALTER SAYS SHE’S SORRY FOR PAIN CAUSED, DOESN’T MISS HUSBAND

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — Myrtle Walter testified Wednesday she was sorry for the pain she caused her family for shooting and killing her husband, but she just could no longer take being repeatedly raped by him. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: Dec 15, 2011 at 5:21 a.m.

79-year-old guilty in husband killing

A 79-year-old Rogers woman pleaded guilty Wednesday morning to manslaughter in connection with the shooting death of her husband. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: Dec 14, 2011 at 10:21 a.m.

Man Gets Eight Years In Sexual Assault Case

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — A Siloam Springs man was sentenced to eight years in prison after admitting he sexually assaulted a woman. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: Dec 14, 2011 at 5:37 a.m.

Man Pleads Guilty To Filing False Report

KEEN CLAIMED HOME INVADED

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — An Avoca man who claimed to have been attacked in a home invasion earlier this year pleaded guilty to filling a false report in connection with the incident. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: Dec 14, 2011 at 5:29 a.m.

Man Gets Eight Years In Case

BENTONVILLE — A Siloam Springs man was sentenced to eight years in prison after admitting he sexually assaulted a woman. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: Dec 13, 2011 at 2:07 p.m.

Man Accused Of Sexual Assault

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — A former youth minister pleaded not guilty Monday to engaging in sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: Dec 13, 2011 at 5:53 a.m.

Man Gets 10-Year Term For Sexual Assault

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — A Siloam Springs man was sentenced to 10 years in prison Monday after admitting to sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: Dec 13, 2011 at 5:43 a.m.

Manslaughter Plea Possible

ATTORNEY PLANS TO SHOW WALTER WAS TORMENTED

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — A defense attorney plans to present evidence and testimony that a Rogers woman was so tormented by her husband she shot and killed him due to an “extreme emotional disturbance” at the time of the shooting, according to a letter filed in the case. Continue reading...

By Tracy Neal Posted: Dec 13, 2011 at 5:34 a.m.

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