A former employee of Arkansas State University has been arrested on federal charges involving the production of child pornography. According to court documents filed in the United States District Court, David Scott Harness, also known…
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Drug Task Force Seizes Over 250 Pounds of Prescription Drugs and Suspected Fentanyl in Independence County
The 16th Judicial District Drug Task Force has seized more than 250 pounds of prescription drugs and suspected fentanyl following a major drug-trafficking investigation in Independence County. According to authorities, the investigation began on January…
Juveniles Charged With 49 Offenses in Horseshoe Bend Thefts and Burglaries
Two juveniles have been charged in Izard County Circuit Court, Juvenile Division, with a combined 49 offenses connected to a series of vehicle thefts, burglaries, and other theft-related crimes reported in Horseshoe Bend since July…
Arkansas State Police Trooper Terminated After Conducting Tactical Vehicle Intervention Move on Wrong Vehicle During Pursuit
An Arkansas State Police (ASP) Trooper has been terminated after mistakenly conducting a Tactical Vehicle Intervention (TVI) on an innocent motorist during a pursuit on Interstate 630 in Little Rock. Arkansas State Police officials confirmed…
Blytheville Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Production of Child Pornography
A Russellville man has been sentenced to 210 months, or 17.5 years, in federal prison for attempted production of child pornography, according to the Office of the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of…
Russellville Man Sentenced to 17.5 Years in Federal Prison for Attempted Production of Child Pornography
A Russellville man has been sentenced to 210 months, or 17.5 years, in federal prison for attempted production of child pornography, according to the Office of the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of…
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…
Multi-Agency Drug Bust in Van Buren County Leads to Seizure of Meth, Stolen Vehicle, Firearm
A coordinated multi-agency enforcement operation in Van Buren County led to significant drug seizures and the recovery of stolen property valued at more than $30,000, according to county law enforcement officials. Authorities say Van Buren…
Walnut Ridge Police Investigating Late-Night Incident; One Person Deceased, Suspect in Custody
The Walnut Ridge Police Department has released a statement regarding an active investigation into a late-night incident that occurred Friday, January 16, 2026. According to police, officers were dispatched at approximately 10:47 p.m. to a…
Searcy Man Arrested on Multiple Human Trafficking Charges Following CADTF Investigation
A Searcy man has been arrested on multiple felony charges following a months-long investigation by the Central Arkansas Drug Task Force. Authorities say agents received information in September 2025 that David Glynn Stracener, 72, of…
