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Washington County inmate pleads guilty to threatening to murder U.S. judge and federal officer
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — A Mississippi man and current inmate at the Washington County Detention Center pleaded guilty to threatening a United States judge and a federal law enforcement officer on July 1, according to the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas Jonathan Ross. Joshua Goodin, 40, pleaded...
Power restored in Washington County after thousands were left without power
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — Thousands of Ozarks Electric Cooperative customers were without power on Tuesday, July 2, according to the power outage map. A spokesperson with Ozarks Electric said the widespread outage was caused by a dump truck hitting a power pole at the Eco Vista Landfill in Tontitown.
Fayetteville man accused of capital murder enters plea, gets trial date
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — A Fayetteville man has pleaded not guilty to capital murder for the shooting death of 48-year-old Weston Miller, according to court documents filed on July 2. The Washington County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) said on May 26 at around 8:13 p.m., deputies responded to an address on...
18-wheeler slowing down traffic on I-49 in Washington County
ARKANSAS, USA — A crash involving an 18-wheeler slowed down northbound traffic on I-49, according to The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT). The crash happened near Exit 60 West of Fayetteville at around 8:42 a.m. ARDOT reported the incident was cleared at 10:07 a.m., an hour and 24 minutes...
Washington County, Arkansas Man Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting Law Enforcement and Other Charges During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
Open-source footage of the subject struggling with officers over the barricade in an attempt to breach the police barricade. July 2, 2024 – WASHINGTON – An Arkansas man was arrested on Monday for allegedly assaulting law enforcement and other charges related to his conduct during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. His alleged actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.
13 people arrested in connection with various charges in Northwest Arkansas
Over the past few days, law enforcement in Northwest Arkansas has been active in apprehending suspects on various charges. Thirteen individuals were taken into custody and are facing a range of allegations. Gravette saw the arrest of Frank Waldrip, a 35-year-old man accused of domestic battering. In Benton County, several...
Arkansas State Trooper resigns following arrest
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - An Arkansas State Trooper is no longer on the force following his arrest for driving while intoxicated with two children in his vehicle. According to an Arkansas State Police news release, Washington County sheriff’s deputies arrested 31-year-old Mitchell Smothers of Springdale following a rollover crash at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27, on Winn Creek Road.
Arkansas State Trooper resigns after DWI arrest, accused of rolling car with two children inside
Arkansas State Trooper Resigns Following DWI Arrest and Crash Involving Children. Yesterday, an Arkansas State Police trooper from Springdale submitted his resignation following his arrest on charges related to driving under the influence (DWI) and endangering the welfare of two minors. The dramatic turn of events unfolded when the trooper, who was off-duty at the time, crashed his vehicle while two children were inside.
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