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Hot Springs woman arrested for fourth DWI after behavior at traffic light
A Hot Springs woman was arrested early Friday on a felony count of driving while intoxicated, her fourth offense, after a Hot Springs police officer observed her behavior at a traffic light.
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APRIL 13 Lolita Slaughter reported a case of identity theft at 550 Files Road involving a fraudulent Social Security card.
Hot Springs woman arrested for alleged threats to torture, kill law enforcement officer
A local woman was arrested Friday for allegedly making threats to kill and torture, including "slow castration," against a law enforcement officer, with some of the threats reportedly posted on socia…
Malvern man arrested for assault after alleged ‘road rage’ incident
A Malvern man was arrested in Rockport Monday following an alleged "road rage" incident that reportedly began in Garland County, where he "displayed" a firearm to another motorist.
Hot Springs man faces felony battery charge after allegedly attacking mother
A Hot Springs man was arrested on a felony battery charge Sunday night after allegedly attacking his mother and throwing multiple items at her head.
Drug Task Force arrests former Garland County public defender on multiple drug charges
A local attorney and the former chief public defender for Garland County, until he was fired last year, was arrested early Wednesday morning on multiple felony drug charges by the 18th Judicial Distr…
Hot Springs felon arrested after fleeing traffic stop, allegedly tossing gun on roof
A Hot Springs felon allegedly armed with a gun was arrested Tuesday following a routine traffic stop after fleeing the scene and tossing the gun onto a roof, where it was later recovered, as he ran.
Hot Springs man sentenced to probation for fleeing police, crashing into truck
An intoxicated driver who fled from Hot Springs police in 2024 and crashed into another vehicle, injuring the driver, was sentenced to five years probation and four months in jail after a one-day jur…
Local woman arrested for arson, attempted murder after allegedly setting fire at mother’s residence
A local woman was arrested on felony warrants Friday stemming from allegations she deliberately set fire to her mother's house earlier this month with her mother and three others, including a juvenil…
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APRIL 10 Kenneth Courtney Green reported a theft of money at 219 Robinwood St.
Hot Springs sex offender arrested again for alleged non-compliance with rules
A Level 2 sex offender classified as a habitual offender and recently placed on probation for failure to comply with the rules was arrested again Sunday for allegedly failing to report his address.
Hot Springs lawyer arrested on multiple felony drug charges
Hot Springs lawyer arrested on multiple felony drug charges Arkansas Times
Hot Springs lawyer arrested on multiple felony drug charges (UPDATED)
Hot Springs lawyer arrested on multiple felony drug charges (UPDATED) Arkansas Times
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APRIL 7 Phyllis Ann Blackmon reported a theft of ID vouchers at 804 Garland Ave.
Oklahoma man charged in alleged armed robbery at 2025 house party
An Oklahoma man was arrested on a felony warrant Wednesday stemming from his alleged involvement in the armed robbery of a Hot Springs man at a house party last year.
Suspicious activity at Skate Park leads to felony arrests of two men
A call about suspicious and "scary" people at the local skate park Wednesday morning resulted in the arrests of two men on felony charges after drugs, a gun and other items were allegedly found.
Hot Springs man sentenced to 4 years in prison after two-day jury trial
A Hot Springs man was sentenced Wednesday to four years in prison after being convicted of felony drug charges stemming from a 2025 traffic stop following a two-day jury trial in Garland County Circu…
Hot Springs man sought on warrant arrested, allegedly found with drugs
A Hot Springs man sought on a felony warrant stemming from an August 2025 traffic stop was arrested Friday outside a local restaurant and allegedly had drugs and paraphernalia in his possession.
Hot Springs man arrested after alleged threats to burn down apartments
A Hot Springs man was arrested late Monday for allegedly making repeated threats to burn down his apartment complex, and damaging a neighboring apartment, following a standoff with Hot Springs police.
Man found sleeping in vehicle for sale arrested on drug, trespassing charges
A local man reportedly found sleeping in a car being offered for sale on the side of the street was arrested Tuesday night on felony and misdemeanor charges for trespassing and after drugs were alleg…