Hot Springs man arrested Tuesday for allegedly assaulting girlfriend
A Hot Springs man was arrested early Tuesday by Garland County sheriff's deputies after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend.
Stories by Rebekah Hedges
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Clothing store employee arrested for alleged theft
An employee of a local clothing store was arrested Wednesday morning after allegedly stealing over $4,000 from the business over a period of two months.
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Local man arrested for alleged aggravated assault, threatening
A Mountain Pine man was arrested on felony warrants Wednesday morning for allegedly holding a sawed-off shotgun to his father's back and threatening to shoot h…
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Woman reports burglary, attack
A 35-year-old woman who was allegedly attacked late Tuesday was found lying on the floor of her home unconscious with a head injury and a knife in her hand, ac…
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Piney FD names new chief
Piney Fire Department recently named Scott Miser Jr. its new fire chief following Tim McDorman's retirement after 28 years of service.
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Man arrested for allegedly breaking into a deceased person's vehicle
A Hot Springs man was arrested early Thursday after allegedly breaking into a deceased person's vehicle and stealing items.
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Two arrested for alleged theft of truck
A Malvern man and a Bonnerdale man were arrested late Wednesday after being found with a U-Haul truck that was reportedly stolen.
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Man says 'more comfortable couch' reason for breaking into residence
A Hot Springs man who was arrested Wednesday after allegedly breaking into a residence on Mill Creek Road reportedly told Garland County sheriff's deputies tha…
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Man arrested after allegedly fleeing
A Hot Springs man was charged with felony fleeing Tuesday after he allegedly fled from a state trooper during a traffic stop then led him on a short foot chase…
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Man arrested for allegedly injuring, threatening his 70-year-old father
A Hot Springs man was arrested Tuesday night after he allegedly hit his 70-year-old father with a coffee table and threatened his life.
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Convicted sex offender arrested for reportedly failing to register
A convicted sex offender was arrested Monday after reportedly failing to register and allegedly living in a local motel for about three months.
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Jessieville man charged with third DWI
A Jessieville man was arrested on multiple charges Thursday, including driving while intoxicated, his third offense, after allegedly driving recklessly and cau…
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Man arrested for allegedly entering ex-girlfriend's home, carrying knife
A Hot Springs man was arrested late Thursday after allegedly entering his ex-girlfriend's home while under the influence of narcotics and in possession of a kn…
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Local man charged with abusing daughters
A local man was arrested Wednesday for the alleged "severe physical abuse" of his daughters, ages 5 and 7, after burn marks were found on their arms and hands …
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HS man charged with beating girlfriend, her sister, with cane
A Hot Springs man was arrested on felony warrants Wednesday night stemming from allegations he attacked his girlfriend and her sister last month, beating them …
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Man charged in E-Z Mart robbery reportedly bragged about crime
A Hot Springs man arrested Tuesday for allegedly robbing a local convenience store last week had reportedly bragged about the robbery to a witness two days lat…
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Man arrested after allegedly crashing stolen motorcycle
A Hot Springs man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly stealing a motorcycle and crashing it while driving under the influence.
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Community steps up for grill employees
The Hot Springs community has come to the aid of 25 employees of Rocky Mountain Grill who were left without work after a fire destroyed the popular restaurant …
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Man arrested on drug, firearm charges
A Hot Springs man was arrested on multiple felony charges early Wednesday after he was allegedly found in possession of drugs and a stolen firearm during a tra…
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Teen arrested for alleged robbery, battery
A local teenager was arrested on felony warrants Tuesday for allegedly punching a man, fracturing his jaw, and stealing his phone last week.
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Hot Springs man arrested for allegedly spitting on GC deputy, making threats
A Hot Springs man was arrested Monday after allegedly spitting on a Garland County sheriff's deputy and making threatening comments.
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GC sheriff urges public to lock cars
A Hot Springs man and two juveniles were arrested on felony charges early Thursday after they allegedly took a purse from a relative's home, robbed a snow cone…
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WIC program releases Electronic Benefits cards
A total of 668 Garland County residents have already received the benefits of the Electronic Benefits Transfer cards recently released by the state's Women, In…
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Royal man charged with assault after allegedly pointing gun at wife
A Royal man was arrested early Friday for allegedly pointing a gun at his wife while he was intoxicated.
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Auto shop fire began in vehicle, chief says
Thursday's fire at an automotive shop at 1100 S. Moore Road fire reportedly originated in the engine compartment of one of the vehicles being worked on in the …
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Felon charged with possession of drugs, firearms following traffic stop by ASP
A Hot Springs man who is a convicted felon was arrested Wednesday after Arkansas State Police allegedly found him in possession of drugs and a firearm during a…
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Restaurant fire likely started in attic, 70 West fire chief says
PEARCY -- Tuesday's fire at Rocky Mountain Grill, a popular restaurant on Airport Road in western Garland County, appeared to originate in the attic area, acco…
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Local man charged with 60 counts of child porn
A former church custodian was arrested Monday for allegedly using a church computer to view child pornography and possessing over 100 images of child pornograp…
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Magnet artist attracted to Amish Acres festival
After enduring two car wrecks, John Rardin found himself with neck and back problems and turned to magnetic jewelry for pain relief.
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GC deputy replaces girl's stolen bicycle
Eleven-year-old Dylanne Carr got to see a different side of law enforcement after Garland County sheriff's Deputy Justin Butcher replaced her stolen bicycle wi…
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Man arrested for alleged vehicle break-in, theft
A Hot Springs man was arrested Thursday evening a few hours after allegedly breaking into a vehicle and stealing a cellphone.
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Man arrested for alleged burglary
A Benton man was arrested Wednesday on a felony warrant stemming from allegations he broke into his ex-girlfriend's home and choked her earlier this year.
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HSV woman charged with battery for hitting mother with dog leash
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE -- A Hot Springs Village woman was arrested early Wednesday after allegedly hitting her mother with a dog leash and attacking another femal…
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Local couple face multiple aggravated cruelty charges
A local man and woman were arrested on multiple aggravated cruelty charges after Garland County sheriff's deputies discovered a dead puppy under a sofa and mal…
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Man arrested for allegedly shoving wife
A Hot Springs man was arrested Monday after allegedly grabbing his wife and shoving her to the ground.
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Man arrested for allegedly attacking sister-in-law
A Pearcy man was arrested Monday after allegedly grabbing his 14-year-old sister-in-law up by the throat and striking her in the leg.
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Rescued dogs still need homes
One of 24 dogs rescued from a hoarding situation in Pearcy last week has been adopted and 12 puppies have received veterinary care and are ready for adoption f…
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Heat advisory: Pet, livestock safety urged during rising temperatures
With Garland County still under a heat advisory, livestock owners and pet owners alike should take steps to protect their animals from the excessive heat, acco…
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Local man arrested for allegedly endangering girlfriend's baby
A Hot Springs man identified as the boyfriend of a woman arrested Monday for allegedly endangering her 1-year-old son was arrested Tuesday on the same charge.
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Local woman arrested for allegedly smoking meth, endangering minor
A Hot Springs woman who was arrested in March in a narcotics raid on her former residence was arrested again Monday morning after allegedly admitting to smokin…
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Registered sex offender charged with failure to report address
A Hot Springs man who is a registered sex offender was arrested Monday after allegedly failing to report his address.
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Museum celebrates Tesla's legacy
Mid-America Science Museum honored a Serbian-American inventor whose name has regained prestige in recent years with a crackling celebration Saturday.
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Rescued dogs need homes
More than two dozen dogs ranging in age from 10 weeks to 5 years old that were being hoarded at a home in Pearcy will be re-homed through the Garland County Hu…
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Man arrested for allegedly forging checks
The former assistant manager of a Hot Springs pizza restaurant was arrested early Friday for allegedly forging checks from company accounts at the business.
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Michigan man arrested for fleeing disturbance, spitting on deputy
A Michigan man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly fleeing on foot from the scene of a disturbance and spitting on a Garland County sheriff's deputy.
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Man charged with domestic battery after allegedly attacking his father
A Hot Springs man was arrested late Wednesday after he allegedly attacked his father because he wouldn't give him a beer.
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Counselors learn about warning signs of trafficking
Child sex trafficking is a multimillion dollar business and the fastest-growing criminal enterprise, the president of a group created to combat the problem tol…
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ASP traffic stop on scooter results in arrest on drug-related charges
A Hot Springs man was arrested by Arkansas State Police late Monday after he was allegedly found in possession of cocaine and paraphernalia while riding an unl…
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Hot Springs man arrested for allegedly burglarizing house
A Hot Springs man was arrested on felony charges Monday after reportedly admitting to stealing a television from a residence earlier in the day.
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Lightning confirmed as cause of house fire
A lightning strike was confirmed as the cause of Thursday's fire in a multistory home at 119 Winding Ridge St. in the Eastgate II subdivision, Hot Springs Fire…
