Arkansas officials are warning consumers about a high-tech twist on a familiar scam: criminals using artificial intelligence to impersonate family members and pressure victims into quickly sending money. The technology can allow scammers to imitate…
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North Little Rock Man Sentenced to 15 Years on 50 Child Pornography Counts
A North Little Rock man has been sentenced to 15 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to 50 counts involving child sexual abuse material. Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced that…
Carlisle Woman Arrested on 28 Counts of Exploiting Nursing Home Residents
A Carlisle woman has been arrested on 28 felony counts after authorities allege she financially exploited residents of a Lonoke nursing facility. Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced that Traci Wagner, 45, of Carlisle, was…
Attorney General Tim Griffin Leads Bipartisan Effort to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin is leading a bipartisan coalition of 35 attorneys general urging Congress to preserve federal hemp reforms enacted in 2025 and reject efforts to reopen loopholes involving intoxicating hemp products. The…
Benton Woman Pleads Guilty in Federal Child Sexual Abuse Material Case
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced that Regina Mai Allen, 29, of Benton, has pleaded guilty in federal court to 1 count of distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) following an investigation by the Attorney…
BREAKING: Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin Launches Investigation into A.M. Pyrotechnics Following Batesville and Statewide Fireworks Cancellations FOCUS KEYPHRASE
Arkansas Attorney General Launches Investigation into A.M. Pyrotechnics After Multiple Fireworks Shows Canceled Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has launched an active investigation into A.M. Pyrotechnics after the company failed to provide several contracted Independence…
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin Sues Snap, Inc. Over Snapchat Safety for Minors
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has filed a lawsuit against Snap, Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, alleging the social media platform put minors at risk while misleading parents about the safety of its features.…
Consumer Alert Issued Over Fake Tax Notice Scam Letters in Arkansas
Arkansas consumers are being warned about scam letters posing as official government tax notices that claim recipients owe back taxes or face serious penalties. According to officials, the fraudulent letters threaten tax liens, wage garnishments,…
Conway Arkansas Woman Convicted of Medicaid Fraud Sentenced March 2026
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced the conviction of a Conway woman in a Medicaid fraud case. According to officials, Victoria Smith-Williams, 38, of Conway Arkansas, was found guilty of 1 count of Medicaid fraud,…
North Little Rock Man Sentenced to 27 Years in Federal Prison for Production of Child Pornography
A North Little Rock man has been sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for the production of child pornography, according to Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas. United…
