Lt. Governor Tim Griffin issued the following statement Feb. 8, 2021, announcing his campaign for attorney general: “Since announcing my campaign for governor last year, I’ve been overwhelmed by the incredible support I have received from all corners of the state. While I believe Arkansans are ready for my message of bold, conservative leadership, my […]
AG to announce Officer of the Year for 2020 at luncheon Jan 29th in Benton
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge will host the 2020 Arkansas Law Enforcement Officer of the Year luncheon on January 29, 2021, beginning at Noon at the Benton Event Center in Benton, 17322 Interstate 30. Rutledge will announce state, region and county officer of the year winners. Due to Covid-19, the luncheon will be held under […]
AG announces $17.5 million settlement with The Home Depot over 2014 data breach
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge announced today that her office, along with attorneys general of 45 other states and the District of Columbia, has obtained a $17.5 million settlement against Georgia-based retailer The Home Depot. The settlement resolves a multistate investigation of a 2014 data breach that exposed the payment card information of approximately 40 […]
Benton Utilities warns customers of recent shut-off scam
Benton Utilities warns the public of a recent scam with someone posing as a collection employee. If you’re thinking “stop, I’ve heard this one,” remember that there wouldn’t be scam artists if no one was falling for the scam. In this particular case, someone is contacting people by phone call, text and also email. They […]
6 Tips to Keep from Getting Puppy Scammed by Fake Breeders
The best way to avoid a scam by fake breeders is to adopt from a local shelter. However, if you are looking to buy online, there are some steps to take that will greatly reduce the chance of getting ripped off and ending up without an animal at all. According to the Attorney General’s office, […]
Saline County man gets a 20-year sentence for several counts of possession of child pornography
Roughly two years after a Benton man turned himself in, he pleaded guilty to child pornography charges and was sentenced in court, according to the Attorney General’s Office. David Jefferson Brown, age 46, of Benton was convicted of 4 counts of distributing, possessing or viewing matter depicting sexually explicit conduct involving a child, a class […]
Attorney General to Hold Mobile Office and More in Benton Feb 8th
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has announced mobile office locations for February. Here is the schedule. Read below that for what to expect: Clark County, Thursday, February 1, 10 – 11:30 a.m., Clark County Cooperative Extension Service, 640 South 6th Suite B, Arkadelphia, AR 71923 Garland County, Tuesday, February 6, 10 – 11:30 a.m., Garland […]
AG Warns That Snapchat’s New GPS Could Show Predators Your Location
With Snapchat releasing new tracking features for their app, Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge warns users to be aware of new risks. Snapchat is a mobile messaging app that allows users to send and receive pictures. The new update dubbed “Snap Map” now allows Snapchat “friends” to track others’ locations when the app is open. […]
6th Annual “Never Forgotten” Event July 10 to Provide Resources for Families of the Missing
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge will host the Never Forgotten – Arkansas Takes Action event on Monday, July 10 at the Benton Event Center. The event was established to raise awareness of the challenges associated with missing persons cases and recognize Arkansas’ missing children and adults. “Most of us will never know the pain of […]
4 Tips to Protect Yourself from This New “Attorney General” Scam
Scammers are posing as the Attorney General’s office to try and trick Arkansans into turning over personal information. According to the Attorney General’s office, they recently received reports of Arkansans receiving a phone call from a Utah phone number stating that the consumer needs to contact the Attorney General’s office to inquire about a legal […]