A North Little Rock man was hospitalized and then jailed, after attempting to burglarize a Saline County resident’s home, according to the Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO). The following is a statement from SCSO Captain Shamlin. On Tuesday, February 27, 2024, SCSO deputies responded to the 10000 block of East Sardis Road in reference to […]
Benton restaurant owner in jail again after more sex charges surface
UPDATE PUBLISHED FEB 28, 2024 A restaurant owner was initially arrested on January 25, 2024 and charged with two counts of Sexual Assault Fourth Degree. Benton Police Department investigated and ended up charging Tim Steppach, age 46, with more crimes. BNPD arranged with Steppach to turn himself in. He was taken into custody Wednesday morning […]
Enroll to be notified of emergency at juvenile center in Saline County
Now you can get alerts about the Alexander Juvenile Assessment and Treatment Center (AJATC). In the event of an emergency involving the center, this system will allow text alerts to be sent to your phone if you are registered. AJATC is is part of the State’s juvenile justice system, under the Arkansas Department of Human […]
Child pornographer from Saline County gets 60 years in prison
A Saline County man is going to prison for a long time for child pornography, according to Saline County Prosecuting Attorney Chris Walton. Richard Jason Wilson, 56, of Bryant was convicted of possessing multiple images of child pornography, and he was sentenced on February 20, 2024. The images in his possession included prepubescent children engaged […]
Benton man gets probation & community service for sexual assault of a minor
A Benton man pleaded guilty to the charge of fourth-degree sexual assault of a teen in Clark County Circuit Court this week. According to Joel Phelpson of Arkadelphian.com, 27-year-old Aaron Church went before Judge Blake Batson to enter the plea. A juvenile female accused Church of unwelcome advances and sexually assaulting her at DeGray Lake […]
Saline County juvenile charged with 3 murders; Victims identified
UPDATE, 4 P.M. MON FEB 12, 2024 The Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) released a statement with more details about a multiple homicide incident on Saturday, February 10, 2024. At approximately 4:00 p.m. that day, Saline County 911 received a call for a structure fire on Pryor Drive. First responders arrived and found a deceased […]
Saline County judge hands fake roofer 45 years in prison
A Saline County judge imposed the maximum possible punishment after finding John Malone, of Conway, guilty of violating the conditions of his suspended sentence and missing court. In 2012, Malone, now 63, pled guilty to eight counts of theft of property. He was ordered to serve 30 years in prison and pay restitution of almost […]
Read the 47 pages of lawsuit against Benton church, claiming violation of Sexual Abuse Act
About 15 years after a sex abuse criminal case with a Benton, Arkansas minister, two victims are seeking compensation in a Pulaski County court. In 2009, victims spoke up to tell leaders at First Baptist Church in Benton, that their worship minister, David Kent Pierce, had been sexually inappropriate with them. Although Pierce, then age […]
State Police names man killed in officer-involved shooting in Benton
Arkansas State Police has named Aaron T. Watson, 35, of Hot Springs as the suspect killed in an officer-involved shooting that occurred the afternoon of January 1, 2024. READ MORE BELOW ASP’s Criminal Investigation Division is investigating the incident. Watson died after leading law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit from Benton to Little Rock. At […]
Million dollar bond set for Shannon Hills murder arrest
A Shannon Hills man allegedly shot and killed his adult child, according to a police report. Frederick Austin, age 61, was arrested Tuesday, December 26, 2023. The incident happened in the afternoon hours. READ MORE DETAILS BELOW Mr. Austin is charged with Murder in the First Degree, a Class Y Felony. He also has a […]
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