Crime & Safety News

North Little Rock, Arkansas - The North Little Rock Police Department is currently conducting a homicide investigation at the Overbrook apartments, located in the 5000 block of John F. Kennedy Boulevard. Authorities have confirmed that the incident took place shortly after 2 p.m., prompting officers to respond to reports of a potential deceased individual at the location. Upon their arrival, officers discovered an adult woman in an apartment who was showing obvious signs of trauma. The identity of the deceased is withheld until the next of kin is properly informed. The department urges individuals with any pertinent information about this event to reach...

Little Rock, Arkansas - As we approach the final quarter of the year, the Little Rock Police Department reports a significant decrease in both homicides and instances of violent crime. Recent statistics from the LRPD indicate a 25% decrease in homicides compared to the same timeframe in the previous year, which translates to a reduction of roughly 15 murder cases. Moreover, incidents of violent crime have lessened by 145 cases. Elucidating on the observed decline, Little Rock police pointed out various factors that have influenced this trend. The department underscored the role of increased police visibility in neighborhoods and the utilization of...

Little Rock, Arkansas - An Arkansas man, aged 25, was taken into custody on Friday in connection with a female's death, whose remains were discovered inside an SUV in May. The Johnson County Sheriff's Office confirmed that Kyle Holman from Lamar was arrested and faces manslaughter charges. The incident unfolded on May 13 when Jaqueline Smith's body was discovered in the passenger seat of a 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. Evidence collected during the inquiry suggests that Ms. Smith was hit by an automobile at a separate county location prior to the authorities being notified of an unconscious woman at the address "10833 Highway...

Little Rock, Arkansas - A central Arkansas high school student was arrested on Thursday afternoon when school resource officers discovered a loaded handgun in his vehicle. The 17-year-old student from Bryant High School came under scrutiny after parking in the faculty area, leading officers to inspect his vehicle. Upon examination, a loaded firearm was found. Following this discovery, the student was taken into custody and is set to face charges in the juvenile court system, as per the local authorities. This incident aligns with a recent trend of security concerns in Arkansas schools. Earlier this week, a North Little Rock elementary student was...

Little Rock, Arkansas - On Monday, authorities apprehended a 26-year-old individual in relation to the 31st reported homicide in Little Rock for this year. Christopher Parks has been taken into custody and faces charges of first-degree murder concerning the death of Joseph Cessor, also 26, on July 24. According to official documents, Cessor, who was identified as homeless, was discovered in an unresponsive state during the early hours at "801 E. Roosevelt Road." The nature of his injuries suggested blunt-force trauma. Law enforcement confirmed that Cessor was declared deceased on site. Currently, Parks is detained at the Pulaski County jail and has not been...

Little Rock, Arkansas - The Little Rock Police Department has taken a Pulaski County Sheriff's deputy and her cohabitant into custody following an altercation at their Ayla Drive residence. Upon responding to a reported disturbance, authorities encountered 25-year-old Ayrialle Donson and 26-year-old Jaylen Wilson. Wilson informed the officers of Donson's position as a deputy with the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office and alleged she brandished her service weapon during their disagreement. Although no shots were fired, Wilson claims a subsequent physical altercation ensued between them. Upon assessment, officers noted facial swelling and injuries to both the upper and lower lip on Donson. She declined...

Stone County, Arkansas - Authorities in northern Arkansas have reported the disappearance of a 65-year-old woman, Rebecca Hunter. Ms. Hunter was reportedly last seen at her Fox, Arkansas, residence on McElroy Road on July 22, as indicated in a recent announcement by the Stone County Sheriff's Office on Facebook. The Sheriff's Office shared that family members of Ms. Hunter alerted them on Monday, claiming she had left her home and had not since returned. Subsequently, a missing persons report was filed by the family with the Sheriff's Office. In response to this concerning report, a ground search team was assembled to investigate the...

Little Rock, Arkansas - An Arkansas truck driver implicated in the 2021 Capitol riot has received a prison term of over four years. The sentence comes as a result of his violent assault on a law enforcement officer using a flagpole amidst the disorder. Peter Francis Stager, a 44-year-old resident of Conway was caught up in the chaos that ensued at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. In a harrowing event that took the nation by surprise, Stager was seen on camera forcefully hitting a Metropolitan Police Department officer with a flagpole, thrice. The alarming footage additionally showcased Stager...

Little Rock, Arkansas - Law enforcement in Little Rock reported the arrest of two individuals in relation to a fatal shooting incident that transpired in December. The Little Rock Police Department disclosed that homicide investigators have apprehended Carlo Spencer, a 20-year-old male, linked to the shooting event on Dec. 6, situated on the 11500 block of West Markham Street. Officials have brought charges of capital murder against Spencer. Simultaneously, detectives have arrested 21-year-old Kevin Pringle, another suspect associated with the same shooting incident. Pringle, too, is facing a capital murder charge. In addition, on the preceding Friday, a representative from LRPD indicated...

Little Rock, Arkansas - The Arkansas State Police issued a silver alert on Wednesday for a 60-year-old resident of Bearden. The individual in question, Mr. Johnny Ray Strong, was last reported to be at the location 1335 Ouachita 95. At the time, he was attired in blue jeans, a gray shirt, and a dark hat. Mr. Strong is physically characterized as a six-feet-tall man, weighing approximately 160 pounds. He is easily identifiable by his gray hair and brown eyes. According to the police records, Mr. Strong has been unaccounted for since 10 a.m. on the same Wednesday. His absence is now a matter...