A Maumelle man is facing a 1st-degree murder charge following a suspicious death investigation in Maumelle, Arkansas, on Saturday, November 7, 2026, in Pulaski County.
According to the Maumelle Police Department, officers responded to a report of a suspicious death in the area of Village Way in Maumelle.
Police identified Scott Strauss as the suspect and announced Saturday evening that he had been charged with 1st-degree murder and tampering with physical evidence.
Strauss was taken into custody and booked into the Pulaski County Jail, where authorities reported he was being held without bond.
Police Report No Ongoing Threat to the Public
During the initial investigation, the Maumelle Police Department advised residents that an increased police presence could be expected around Village Way. Authorities asked the public to avoid the immediate area while investigators worked at the scene.
Police also stated that there was no ongoing threat to the public.
Victim’s Identity Not Released
As of Sunday, November 8, authorities had not publicly released the victim’s identity. Additional information about the circumstances surrounding the death and a possible motive had not been disclosed.
The Maumelle Police Department says the investigation remains ongoing, with additional information to be released as it becomes available.
Strauss is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
ArkansasRadio.com will continue following developments in this investigation.
SOURCE: Maumelle Police Department
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