Arrests
Bentonville
• Joseph Robert Nichiniello, 29, of 1521 N. Leverett Ave., No. 5 in Fayetteville was arrested Wednesday in connection with theft by receiving and possession of a firearm by certain persons. Nichiniello was being held Wednesday in the Benton County Jail with no bond set.
Fayetteville
• Tanner Carpenter, 22, of 2958 N. Gregg Ave. in Fayetteville was arrested Wednesday in connection with aggravated assault. Carpenter was being held Wednesday in the Washington County Detention Center on $2,500 bond.
Washington County Sheriff's Office
• Mark Rahat, 35, of 13871 White Oak Circle in Fayetteville was arrested Tuesday in connection with domestic battering. Rahat was being held Wednesday in the Washington County Detention Center on $3,500 bond.
• Alexander Dougan, 18, of 4199 St. Johns Wood St. in Springdale was arrested Wednesday in connection with rape and sexual assault. Dougan was released Wednesday from the Washington County Detention Center with no bond set.