LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge wrote an op-ed article that was recently published in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, calling for the federal government and telecom companies to do more to stop illegal caller ID spoofing and robocalls. That article is re-printed here below: The phone rings and rings and rings. The number on my caller […]
Agencies Speak at Senior Center to Help with Consumer Safety and Rx
On Thursday morning, February 7th, Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) deputies partnered with representatives of Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge’s office to present information on consumer safety and prescription drug safety topics. The event took place at the Benton Senior Center located on Citizens Drive. Area residents had the opportunity to ask questions and receive […]
Rutledge Gives Birth While Running for Re-Election as Attorney General
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge and husband, Boyce Johnson, today announced the birth of their daughter, Julianna Carol Johnson. She was born July 27, 2018, weighing 5 pounds 15 ounces and 18.9 inches long. Julianna is the first child for the couple. The family is recovering well at home and is grateful for the outpouring of […]
Minimum Wage, Casino Gaming, Marijuana, Legislative Redistricting and the November Ballot
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge issued a statement saying that in light of the Arkansas Supreme Court’s decision today in Couch v. Rutledge, she is certifying ballot titles for proposals to raise the minimum wage, authorize casino gaming, and revise the legislative redistricting process. The AG’s Offices stated Rutledge is rejecting a proposal that would legalize […]
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 […]
Rutledge Names Saline County’s Josh Mesker as AG Re-election Campaign Manager
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge announced the hiring of Josh Mesker as Campaign Manager for her re-election campaign. “I am excited to announce Josh Mesker as my campaign manager,” said Attorney General Rutledge. “Josh is well-known in Arkansas politics and brings with him the communications, grassroots organizing, and public policy experience we need to run […]
Benton Woman Gets Probation, Must Pay Restitution for Exploiting Impaired Adults
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge announced Tuesday, November 21, 2017, the conviction of Beverly Ann Brooks, age 59, of Benton for transferring funds out of nursing home residents’ trust accounts. Brooks pleaded guilty in Pulaski County Circuit Court to six counts of exploitation of an endangered or impaired adult, Class A misdemeanors for misappropriating the funds of six […]
Benton Officer Honored as Officer of the Year for Central Region
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge honored Sgt. Ronald Davidson of the Benton Police Department with the Central Region Officer of the Year award on Tuesday. Rutledge presented the award to Sgt. Davidson during the 2017 Outstanding Law Enforcement Officers of the Year Awards ceremony held at Camp Robinson. Rutledge told the crowd, of more than 650 […]
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 […]