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…
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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…
Heber Springs Man Gets 15 Years in Federal Prison in Child Pornography Case
A Heber Springs man with prior convictions involving crimes against children has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for attempted distribution of child pornography, according to the Office of the United States Attorney…
Harrison Man Pleads Guilty, Sentenced to 40 Years in 2023 Boone County Murder Case
A Harrison man has been sentenced to 40 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to multiple felony charges in connection with a 2023 Boone County murder. Donald Calderwood Jr., 31, pleaded…
Out-of-State Sex Offender Arrested for Registry Non-Compliance in Izard County
An out-of-state registered sex offender has been arrested in Izard County after investigators say he failed to comply with Arkansas sex offender registry requirements. The Izard County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were notified on January…
Arkansas State Police Investigation Leads to 120-Year Sentence in 2023 Scott Double Murder Case
An Arkansas State Police investigation has resulted in a combined 120-year prison sentence for a man convicted in the 2023 double murder of two teenagers near Scott in Pulaski County. On Wednesday, December 10, 2025,…
Arkansas State Police Seize More Than 850 Pounds of Marijuana, Nearly $200,000 Cash on I-40
Arkansas State Police (ASP) Troopers made three significant drug and currency seizures along Interstate 40 during the past week, leading to two arrests and the confiscation of more than 850 pounds of illegal marijuana and…
Judge Denies Bond Reduction for Former Conway Doctor Accused of Rape and Sexual Assault
The $5 million bond for former Conway physician Dr. Guy Langley Peeples, charged with rape and sexual assault, will remain in place following a bond reduction hearing held Wednesday. Peeples, 65, of Vilonia, surrendered his…
