Crime in NW Arkansas

Four teens arrested in gun theft in Prairie Grove PRAIRIE GROVE -- Police arrested four teenagers who are accused of stealing 77 guns from the ACE Hardware store, according to Capt. Jeff O'Brien. by Lynn Kutter - February 21, 2019

Fort Smith man sentenced to 40 years in killing of girlfriend's toddler A western Arkansas man who fatally struck a 1-year-old in the stomach was sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree murder, accordin... by Youssef Rddad - February 21, 2019

Springdale man pleads to role in shooting at strip club FAYETTEVILLE -- A man who was involved in a shooting incident at a strip club early last year pleaded guilty in Washington County Circuit Court earlier this wee... by Ron Wood - February 21, 2019

UPDATE: Two men arrested in connection with Fort Smith shooting Two men have been arrested in connection with the shooting of a cab driver in Fort Smith on Tuesday night, according to a press release from the Fort Smith Poli... by Josh Snyder - February 20, 2019

Bentonville assisted living facility owner sued over sexual assault BENTONVILLE -- A lawsuit has been filed against the owner of a Bentonville assisted living facility who admitted to sexually assaulting two of its residents. by TRACY M. NEAL NWA Democrat-Gazette - February 20, 2019

Former Centerton church volunteer pleads not guilty to sex crime BENTONVILLE -- A former volunteer youth pastor pleaded not guilty today to sexually assaulting a 17-year-old church member. by TRACY M. NEAL NWA Democrat-Gazette - February 19, 2019

Man faces murder charge in death of Van Buren toddler A western Arkansas man accused of killing his fiancee's two-year-old daughter in November is facing a murder charge, authorities said. by Youssef Rddad - February 19, 2019

VIDEO: 79 guns stolen from Prairie Grove store PRAIRIE GROVE -- At least four suspects stole 79 guns from Ace Hardware, according to police. by Lynn Kutter - February 18, 2019

Former Fayetteville treatment center employee placed on probation for sex crime BENTONVILLE -- A former employee at an Arkansas mental health center was placed on probation for asking a teen he met there to send him a nude photograph. by TRACY M. NEAL NWA Democrat-Gazette - February 15, 2019

Highfill man accused of sexually abusing two girls BENTONVILLE -- A Highfill man was being held Thursday on $100,000 bond in the Benton County Jail after he was arrested in connection with sexually abusing two g... by Staff Reports NWA Democrat-Gazette - February 14, 2019

Fayetteville child killer gets new sentencing hearing FAYETTEVILLE -- The Arkansas Supreme Court today reversed and remanded for resentencing the case of Christopher Segerstrom, who murdered a 4-year-old girl more ... by Ron Wood - February 14, 2019

Records List of felony arrests in Washington and Benton Counties. February 14, 2019

Men hold 2 suspected burglars at gunpoint until authorities arrive at Lavaca home The brother of a western Arkansas homeowner helped hold two suspected burglars at gunpoint, pinning them down until police arrived on Sunday, authorities said. by Youssef Rddad - February 12, 2019

Siloam Springs man pleads not guilty in stepson's death BENTONVILLE -- A Siloam Springs man pleaded not guilty today to charges accusing him of killing his stepson while driving drunk. by TRACY M. NEAL NWA Democrat-Gazette - February 11, 2019