Crime & Safety News

Little Rock, Arkansas - An 18-year-old man faces serious charges following a fatal shooting incident over the weekend in south Little Rock. Juan Ruiz, aged 18, was arrested on Sunday and charged with capital murder in connection with the shooting death of a juvenile. The incident took place outside a residence in the 1000 block of Hilaro Springs Road on Saturday night. According to the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office, a disturbance outside the home led to the shooting. After the incident, Ruiz reportedly fled the scene. The young victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, was rushed to a local hospital for...

West Memhis, Arkansas - A large-scale joint operation in Eastern Arkansas, involving multiple law enforcement agencies, resulted in a substantial number of arrests earlier this week. The operation was aimed at removing wanted and repeat offenders from the streets, significantly contributing to community safety. In total, the law enforcement officers successfully made 245 arrests within just an eight-hour span. This remarkable achievement highlights the efficiency and dedication of the teams involved. Arkansas State Police played a crucial role, contributing 27 of their troopers to the task force. Overall, 55 officers patrolled the streets of Crittenden County, focusing on reducing crime in...

North Little Rock, Arkansas - The North Little Rock Police Department (NLRPD) is actively seeking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect involved in a violent robbery at a Waffle House on December 15, 2023. Devontea Clay, a 24-year-old suspect, is wanted for aggravated robbery and first-degree battery following the incident at the Waffle House located on Camp Robinson Road. The robbery resulted in a life-threatening injury to a woman who was shot during the crime. According to police reports and witness statements from the restaurant, a black male armed with a handgun entered the Waffle House and demanded money. In the...

Little Rock, Arkansas - Following the discovery of numerous firearms and illegal marijuana during a routine traffic stop, Arkansas State Police (ASP) arrested four teenagers. The incident occurred on Wednesday around 2:23 p.m. at Stagecoach Road and Interstate 430 South in Little Rock. According to ASP special agents, a trooper conducting the traffic stop discovered six firearms and 42 grams of illegal black-market marijuana in the vehicle. Among the seized firearms were two Glock handguns equipped with switches. These switches allowed the handguns to operate either as fully automatic or semi-automatic weapons, which significantly increased their lethality. The teens, whose ages range...

North Little Rock, Arkansas - A recent incident in North Little Rock has highlighted the ongoing crisis of gun violence in the United States, following a fatal shooting that resulted in the death of an adult male. At approximately 2:37 p.m. on Saturday, the North Little Rock Police Department (NLRPD) responded to reports of a shooting at a home near Perin Road and Kierre Drive. Upon their arrival, officers discovered a male victim with a gunshot wound to his leg. Despite receiving immediate medical attention, the victim was pronounced dead at a local hospital. This has led to an intensive homicide...

Little Rock, Arkansas - Benjamin Coney, a former minor league football coach in Little Rock, and his spouse are facing serious legal repercussions for an alleged attempt to engage in sexual activity with a young child. Benton County sheriff's detectives apprehended 26-year-old Coney and 25-year-old Emily Brinley. The couple reportedly traveled from Conway to northwest Arkansas to rendezvous with the child this Monday, as per an affidavit. The affidavit reveals that Coney and Brinley believed they were communicating with the child via an encrypted app, but in reality, they were interacting with an undercover detective, as uncovered in court documents. Both Coney...

Arkansas - A 26-year-old individual was apprehended and faces charges for first-degree murder following a fatal shooting incident in a residence in western Arkansas. State authorities reported that Donny Wayne Deer was arrested after the early hours shooting that resulted in the death of 43-year-old Daniel Davis. The conflict involving Deer and Davis reportedly occurred just before 2 a.m. at a house located in the 100 block of Church Street in Charleston, as per the police report. Officials from the state police indicated that Franklin County Sheriff's Office deputies arrived at the scene, declaring Davis deceased upon their arrival. The deceased was then...

Little Rock, Arkansas - A 47-year-old woman, Maryam Ballard, lost her life in a fatal Little Rock shooting incident. The incident occurred on a Saturday morning in a residential area just south of the city's downtown, adding to a series of violent events in the capital city. According to the Little Rock Police, Ballard, a resident of North Little Rock, was found dead from gunshot wounds at 2407 S. Cross St. The discovery of her body was made just before 8:30 a.m., prompting an immediate response from law enforcement. The Arkansas State Crime Laboratory took custody of Ballard's body to...

Little Rock, Arkansas - The Little Rock Police Department (LRPD) has made significant progress in the homicide investigation from last week, which took place at a hotel in west Little Rock. The authorities have now made a second arrest in relation to the case. Details Surrounding the Investigation On Wednesday, officials from the LRPD announced the arrest of 32-year-old Brandon Jones, linking him to the fatal shooting of Jonathan Foster, aged 30. The tragic incident occurred the previous Wednesday evening at MainStay Suites, situated at 10800 Kanis Road. Upon arrival, authorities found Foster suffering from a gunshot wound. While he was promptly...

Little Rock, Arkansas - An officer from the Little Rock Police Department (LRPD) has come under scrutiny after being involved in a suspected drunk driving incident early Saturday morning. According to reports, authorities were dispatched to an accident at the River Market Parking Deck, located at 500 East 2nd Street, at approximately 2:30 a.m. Upon arrival, officials discovered Officer Paul Riley, apparently unconscious inside his vehicle. In a statement released by the LRPD, it was clarified that Riley was neither on duty at the time of the incident nor actively serving the department. Instead, he was on an extended leave, fulfilling a...