Arrests
Benton County Sheriff's Office
• Christian Hinojos, 25, of 11715 S. Glenwood Ave. in Independence, Mo. was arrested Thursday in connection with breaking or entering and theft by receiving. Hinojos was being held Thursday in the Benton County Jail with no bond set.
Bentonville
• William Eugene Brown, 47, of 1206 Ryan St. in Bentonville was arrested Thursday in connection with sexual assault. Brown was being held Thursday in the Benton County Jail with no bond set.
Springdale
• Shaun Valencia, 38, of 509 Owenby St. in Springdale, was arrested Wednesday in connection with possession of methamphetamine or cocaine; possession of drugs with intent to deliver; possession of drug paraphernalia, simultaneous possession of drugs and a firearm; and criminal use of a prohibited weapon.