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UPDATE: Body of missing kayaker found UPDATEHOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The body of a kayaker who capsized Sunday on Lake DeSoto in Hot Springs Village was recovered Tuesday morning after a three-day search, HSV Police Chief Ricky Middlet... January 18, 2022

UPDATE: Alleged shooter thought he was being robbed 1:30 P.M. UPDATE Four men were injured in a shooting incident on Lowery Street late Saturday, including the alleged shooter, who reportedly claimed he thought the victims were there to rob him. The ... October 18, 2021

Parolee arrested after pursuit, faces murder charge A parolee was charged with first-degree murder Tuesday in the death of Larry Wayne Natt, 70, of Hot Springs, who was found dead May 18 at a residence on Pleasant Valley Street, according to a Hot Spri... June 22, 2021

Teen driver flees wreck A Jeep Compass was involved in a rollover wreck with a Chevrolet pickup truck at West Belding and Oakcliff streets shortly before 10 a.m. Friday. The juvenile driver, who was at fault in the wreck, f... April 10, 2021

Three injured, one arrested, in overnight shooting A local man was arrested on felony battery charges late Friday after allegedly shooting a local man and woman less than an hour earlier at a residence on Federal Street, Hot Springs police said in a n... February 27, 2021

Woman charged with burglary; allegedly bit homeowner A local woman was arrested on a felony warrant Tuesday stemming from allegations she forced her way into another woman’s home earlier this month and bit the woman who was trying to get her to leave. ... February 25, 2021

UPDATE: Police officer rescues man, dog from frozen pond A Hot Springs police officer was able to save a local man and his dog after they both fell through the ice on a neighborhood pond Sunday evening, a police spokesman said Monday. The man, who was in h... February 15, 2021

Man arrested for felony battery after hitting daughter in face with a belt A local man was arrested on a felony battery charge Tuesday after allegedly hitting his juvenile daughter in the face with a belt while trying to spank her. Cannon Cole Carrion, 31, of 3133 Albert Pi... December 17, 2020

Suspect in home invasion foiled by homeowner sentenced to prison A local man arrested last year after he forced his way into a Hot Springs residence only to be chased away by the armed homeowner was sentenced to eight years in prison Tuesday after pleading guilty i... December 17, 2020

Local man arrested on multiple charges after break-in, theft of antique windows A local man was arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges Tuesday after allegedly breaking into an unoccupied house earlier this year and stealing antique doors and windows that he later pawned. Cha... December 17, 2020

Homeless man charged in alleged attack on 63-year-old woman at Jackson House A reportedly intoxicated homeless man was arrested on a felony battery charge after allegedly attacking and punching a 63-year-old woman Thursday night on the porch of the Jackson House. Nelso Garcia ... June 6, 2020

NLR man arrested after allegedly trying to run over shoppers at mall A North Little Rock man was arrested on felony assault charges after allegedly trying to run over multiple shoppers in the parking lot of Hot Springs Mall Thursday morning. Dadrain Dantwone Banks, 42,... June 6, 2020

Suspect who allegedly shot woman claims two others responsible A Hot Springs man arrested early Wednesday on felony charges after allegedly shooting a woman passing by in a car and at a neighboring house reportedly told Hot Springs police that two others fired th... June 5, 2020

Teen allegedly pistol-whips, threatens man A local teen was arrested on a felony assault charge Wednesday night after allegedly pistol-whipping a man during a confrontation and then threatening to shoot him. Regan Christera Rhodes, 18, of 213 ... June 5, 2020

Man charged with battery after wife found brutally beaten A Hot Springs man was arrested late Tuesday on a felony battery charge after allegedly brutally beating his wife, knocking out several of her teeth and possibly breaking her jaw. Jason Robert Fryhover... June 4, 2020

Traffic stop results in two arrests; one on parole from '17 homicide A traffic stop late Tuesday resulted in the arrest of two men on felony drug charges, including one who is on parole from his role in a 2017 homicide in Hot Springs. James Allen Gatlin, 32, of Mabelva... June 4, 2020

Local woman shot while driving; suspect later charged A local woman was shot in the leg while driving on Wood Street early Wednesday and Hot Springs police who heard the gunshots later arrested a local man on multiple felony charges, a news release said.... June 4, 2020

Wanted felon arrested on multiple charges after fleeing traffic stop A felon sought on warrants was arrested early Tuesday on multiple felony charges after fleeing a routine traffic stop when a gun and drugs were allegedly found in his possession. Christopher Jason Bow... June 3, 2020

Mount Ida man charged with negligent homicide A Mount Ida man was arrested Tuesday on a felony negligent homicide charge stemming from a 2018 wreck on Brady Mountain Cutoff where he was the driver and his passenger was killed.Zachary Kyle Mawk, 2... June 3, 2020

MP man sentenced to 25 years for rape A Mountain Pine man was sentenced to 25 years in prison Monday after pleading guilty to the rape and sexual assault of a 3-year-old girl last year and to assaulting two Garland County sheriff's deputi... June 3, 2020

Scream reportedly ends with major felony drug arrest A scream reportedly heard by a Hot Springs police officer on patrol early Friday resulted in a traffic stop that led to the arrest of a habitual offender after over 45 grams of meth were allegedly fou... June 2, 2020

Man allegedly assaults dad, officers, woman A reportedly intoxicated local man was arrested Saturday afternoon on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly assaulting his 78-year-old father, a woman and Hot Springs police officers... June 2, 2020

WATCH: Condo fire displaces around 35; no injuries At least 35 people were displaced after a fire early Friday morning in a condominium complex on Highway 7 south at Hamilton Oaks Drive, but no one was injured. Firefighters and Garland County Sheriff'... May 30, 2020

County, state plan to remind boaters about social distancing Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Friday singled out boaters on Lake Hamilton over Memorial Day for reportedly not following recommended COVID-19 social distancing guidelines in a couple of locations, and said l... May 30, 2020

Jackson House awarded grant Jackson House has been awarded a $10,000 emergency community support grant from First Arkansas Insurance through Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance, designed to help independent agents give back to t... May 30, 2020

WATCH: At least 35 displaced after condo fire At least 35 people were displaced after a fire early Friday morning in a condominium complex on Highway 7 south at Hamilton Oaks Drive. q2Le1UHQf1I Firefighters and Garland County Sheriff's Departmen... May 29, 2020

Father of toddler fatally struck by car charged The father of an 18-month-old girl who reportedly backed over her with his car last month, leading to her death, was arrested on a felony charge Wednesday night for not providing information to Hot Sp... May 29, 2020

Felon allegedly threatens father, uncle at gunpoint A felon on probation was arrested early Thursday after allegedly threatening his father and uncle at gunpoint during a confrontation at his father's house.James Edward Hill, 33, who lists an Oakcliff ... May 29, 2020

Homeless man arrested after allegedly fleeing police, assaulting police officer A homeless man was arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges Wednesday after allegedly fleeing from Hot Springs police and then attacking one officer after he used his Taser to try to stop him.Seth K... May 29, 2020

Burglary suspects caught inside house, claim to have permission, drugs found A local man and woman caught inside another woman's house after setting off the burglar alarm early Wednesday, who claimed to have permission to be there, were arrested on felony charges after drugs w... May 28, 2020

'Patrol packs' of food help those in need Hot Springs police were equipped with a new weapon to combat hunger in the city Wednesday, as each officer was supplied with a "patrol pack" of food to be given out to those in need that they meet whi... May 28, 2020

Man arrested for allegedly shooting at another car in road rage incident A Hot Springs man was arrested late Saturday after allegedly shooting at another vehicle at a city intersection during an alleged "road rage" incident. John Anthony Ray Putman, 26, of 824 Rector St., ... May 27, 2020

Disturbance call leads to felony drug arrest; police used Taser on suspect Hot Springs police responding to a disturbance call early Saturday reportedly had to use a Taser to subdue a disorderly suspect and then found drugs in his possession. Timothy Odell Joyce, 44, who lis... May 27, 2020

Alleged drunken driver who injured five people found not fit for trial An allegedly intoxicated woman who drove her car into a group of people in the parking lot of her apartment complex last year, injuring five, was found not fit to proceed with trial during a hearing M... May 23, 2020

Local man charged with felony for allegedly threatening woman with shotgun A local man was arrested on a felony assault charge late Thursday after allegedly threatening a female family member with a shotgun, telling her he was going to "blow her head off."Terry Wayne Britain... May 23, 2020

Man arrested on felony child endangerment charges after road rage incident The driver of a vehicle involved in an alleged road rage incident last week was arrested Thursday on felony child endangerment charges related to two minors that were in his vehicle at the time.Dallas... May 23, 2020

Teen arrested second time for vehicle thefts, break-ins A Pearcy teen arrested last year for breaking into vehicles and stealing two of them, whose case is still pending, was arrested again Thursday on multiple charges after allegedly stealing a truck, a 4... May 23, 2020

Final Operation White Horse dealer gets 10 years in prison The last of 13 drug dealers arrested as part of a 2018 sting by the local drug task force dubbed Operation White Horse was sentenced to 10 years in prison Tuesday after pleading guilty to felony charg... May 22, 2020

Felon on stolen 4-wheeler arrested with meth, gun A felon located with a stolen 4-wheeler was soon facing multiple felony charges Wednesday evening after a stolen revolver and drugs were allegedly found in his possession.Chevis Cody Brock, 43, who li... May 22, 2020

Man sentenced to 8 years for stabbing father, stealing truck An Amity man arrested last year after repeatedly stabbing his 71-year-old father in the face and neck and then stealing a truck was sentenced to eight years in prison Monday after pleading guilty to f... May 21, 2020

Woman arrested for felony battery; allegedly threw TV set at mother, 74 A local woman was arrested for felony battery Monday morning after allegedly throwing a television at her 74-year-old mother, injuring her leg.Julie Carol Pierce, 51, of 125 Flint St., was taken into ... May 20, 2020

Allegedly intoxicated teenager arrested for assaulting deputy A reportedly intoxicated Malvern teen was arrested on a felony battery charge early Tuesday after allegedly assaulting an off-duty Garland County sheriff's deputy working security at Oaklawn Racing Ca... May 20, 2020

Intoxicated Malvern teen arrested for allegedly assaulting deputy at Oaklawn A reportedly intoxicated Malvern teen was arrested on a felony battery charge early Tuesday after allegedly assaulting an off-duty Garland County sheriff's deputy working security at Oaklawn Racing Ca... May 19, 2020

Man arrested for alleged animal cruelty involving puppy A local man sought on a warrant for harassment from earlier this year was arrested Saturday for animal cruelty after allegedly throwing a puppy, knocking it unconscious, and then leaving it locked in ... May 19, 2020

Short manhunt leads to arrest of man with allegedly stolen car A local man who was driving an allegedly stolen car and fled on foot from Hot Springs police was arrested early Saturday after a brief manhunt involving a K-9 officer. Thomas Matthew Peacock, 29, who ... May 19, 2020

Woman flees scene of wreck while still being checked by EMTs at scene A local woman was arrested on a felony fleeing charge Sunday after she allegedly jumped in her car and sped away while still being checked by LifeNet EMTs following a wreck. Jennifer Lee Moore, 42, wh... May 19, 2020

One killed, 7 injured in collision A Mount Ida man was killed and seven people were injured in a three-vehicle collision Friday night in the 1100 block of Highway 270 west of Hot Springs, according to an Arkansas State Police prelimina... May 17, 2020

Sporting goods manufacturer pivots to activewear masks While the COVID-19 pandemic had some businesses lamenting "game over," one local sporting goods company famous for its baseball and pickleball products found a way to go into extra innings and come ou... May 17, 2020

One killed, seven injured in three-vehicle collision A Mount Ida man was killed and seven people were injured in a three-vehicle collision Friday night in the 1100 block of Highway 270 west of Hot Springs, according to an Arkansas State Police prelimina... May 16, 2020

Man arrested after attacking aunt and cousins, pouring gasoline on cousin A Hot Springs man was arrested on multiple felony charges Thursday after allegedly attacking his aunt and two cousins, pouring gasoline on one cousin and threatening to kill them all. Paul Alexander J... May 16, 2020

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