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Woman charged with endangerment, children allegedly alone at Hot Springs motel
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Woman charged with endangerment, children allegedly alone at Hot Springs motel

A local woman was arrested Sunday morning on multiple counts of felony endangerment after allegedly leaving her five children alone at a Hot Springs motel with three found walking down the road.

Mar 26, 2026
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Judge Orders Tanner's Arrest After No-Show at Rape Case Hearing

Judge Orders Tanner's Arrest After No-Show at Rape Case Hearing malvern-online.com

Mar 26, 2026
Civil Service Commission certifies new hiring list for Hot Springs Police Department
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Civil Service Commission certifies new hiring list for Hot Springs Police Department

Four names were on the eligibility list the Civil Service Commission certified Wednesday, the second list it has approved for the Hot Springs Police Department since being removed from the merit-base…

Mar 25, 2026
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Moore Arrested in Connection with Friday Morning Shooting in North Malvern

Moore Arrested in Connection with Friday Morning Shooting in North Malvern malvern-online.com

Mar 24, 2026
WATCH | National Park College seminar highlights glowing chemistry in forensic science
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WATCH | National Park College seminar highlights glowing chemistry in forensic science

A glowing chemical reaction commonly used at crime scenes was the focus of Friday's American Chemical Society seminar at National Park College.

Mar 24, 2026
Hot Springs man claims self-defense in alleged assault of 72-year-old grandmother
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Hot Springs man claims self-defense in alleged assault of 72-year-old grandmother

A Hot Springs man was arrested early Thursday after allegedly assaulting his 72-year-old grandmother and reportedly claimed he was "just defending himself."

Mar 23, 2026
Hot Springs man ‘had a bad day,’ arrested for allegedly fleeing officers
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Hot Springs man ‘had a bad day,’ arrested for allegedly fleeing officers

A Hot Springs man who allegedly fled from Hot Springs police, prompting a high speed pursuit, was arrested late Thursday and reportedly told officers he fled because he "had a bad day."

Mar 23, 2026
Deputies arrest suspect in two armed robberies using taxis for transportation
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Deputies arrest suspect in two armed robberies using taxis for transportation

A Hot Springs man who allegedly committed armed robberies in the city and county early Tuesday while utilizing local taxi cabs to get around was arrested on multiple warrants Wednesday.

Mar 22, 2026
Police log
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Police log

MARCH 18 Walmart Neighborhood Market, 1544 Malvern Ave., reported a theft of merchandise.

Mar 22, 2026
Hot Springs man asleep in truck arrested on drug charge after trespassing call
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Hot Springs man asleep in truck arrested on drug charge after trespassing call

A call about possible trespassing early Saturday led to the felony arrest of a local man reportedly found sleeping in his truck after drugs were found.

Mar 21, 2026
Police log
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Police log

MARCH 17 Jacob Atteberry reported a theft of a Kobalt socket set, a green hat and an impact gun at Red Roof Inn, 1125 E. Grand Ave.

Mar 21, 2026
Benton parolees arrested during traffic stop after multiple drugs allegedly found
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Benton parolees arrested during traffic stop after multiple drugs allegedly found

A Benton man and woman, both parolees, were arrested on multiple felony charges late Monday after numerous drugs, including fentanyl, were allegedly found in their vehicle.

Mar 21, 2026
Hot Springs felon allegedly caught with gun, drugs during traffic stop
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Hot Springs felon allegedly caught with gun, drugs during traffic stop

A felon on parole was arrested on multiple charges late Friday following a routine traffic stop after he was allegedly found to have a loaded firearm and drugs in his possession.

Mar 21, 2026
Police log
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Police log

MARCH 16 Wendall Mark Smith reported a theft of money through identity theft and forged checks at 120 Ash St.

Mar 20, 2026
Hot Springs Village man arrested for alleged $6K in damage at car wash
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Hot Springs Village man arrested for alleged $6K in damage at car wash

A Hot Springs Village man was arrested Monday after allegedly being identified through social media posts as a suspect in the February vandalism of an area car wash that sustained $6,000 in damages.

Mar 20, 2026
Alleged drunk driver arrested after wreck, assaults on sheriff’s deputies
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Alleged drunk driver arrested after wreck, assaults on sheriff’s deputies

A reportedly intoxicated driver who wrecked his vehicle early Sunday was later charged with felony counts of assault after allegedly attacking Garland County Sheriff's deputies trying to keep him fro…

Mar 19, 2026
Royal woman arrested after allegedly breaking into ex-boyfriend’s house
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Royal woman arrested after allegedly breaking into ex-boyfriend’s house

A Royal woman was arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges Sunday after allegedly forcibly entering her ex-boyfriend's house and destroying items inside before fleeing.

Mar 19, 2026

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