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Former State Treasurer Found Guilty
Former State Treasurer Martha Shoffner has been found guilty. She is guilty of 6 counts of extortion, 1 count of attempted extortion, and 7 counts of bribery. Shoffner received $36,000 from Broker Steele Stephens to direct business to St. Bernard Financial Services. The jury heard closing arguments this afternoon.
UAPD Investigating Possible Rape
A member of a fraternity on campus is being investigated for a possible rape. According to UAPD this occurred between 1:45-1:51 Sunday morning at the Sigma Nu house. UAPD has not released any names at this time. We will keep you updated as this story develops.
Shields Named Dean of Fulbright College
Todd Shields has been named dean of the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas, effective March 24. Shields currently serves as dean of the university’s Graduate School and International Education and has been interim dean of Fulbright College since Aug. 1, 2013. Shields earned a master’s degree and doctorate…
UofA Weekend Crime Report
In your weekend campus crime report: UAPD arrested one person for trespassing in the HPER building, and one student was arrested in Pomfret Hall for criminal mischief and minor in possession of alcohol. A student also reported a video game disc was stolen from the technology center in the Union. This is the second video…
Rogers Police Searching for Sex Offender
Rogers Police are asking for the public’s help in the search for a convicted sex offender. Luke Williamson was found guilty of second degree sexual assault back in 2013. He changed his address and didn’t tell police, so a warrant has been issued for his arrest. Williamson is described as 5’7, about 155 pounds, with brown eyes…
New Information on Springdale Deadly Shooting
New information tonight on a shooting in Springdale. According to police, Scott Rocha is accused of shooting and killing his mother at their home Friday. Authorities say that after the shooting Rocha walked to a nearby liquor store to buy beer. He faces charges of capital murder and tampering with evidence. Rocha claims the shooting was an accident.
Fayetteville Police Investigating Shooting
Fayetteville Police: The Fayetteville Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating an armed robbery suspect. On Thursday, March 6, 2014, Fayetteville Police responded to 202 W. Sunbridge for a report of a robbery that had occurred in a neighboring apartment complex. The victim stated that he had been robbed at gunpoint by multiple subjects…
Springdale Police Investigating Homicide
According to Springdale Police: On March 7, 2014, just after midnight, the Springdale Police Department responded to 3547 Loblolly in reference to a welfare check. Dispatch received a call from a friend stating that 36 year old Scott Rocha was threatening suicide. Officers arrived, but no one would answer the door. Upon looking into the…
Tom Collen Out As UA Women’s Basketball Coach
University of Arkansas head women’s basketball coach Tom Collen has been dismissed from the program. Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Jeff Long announced the decision Friday, and said the Razorback women’s basketball program is in need of change. According to the Arkansas Razorbacks’ press release, “Our program has not made the progress necessary to position…
Sex Offender Arrested Again for Sexual Assault
A sex offender is behind bars tonight after admitting to having sex with an teenager. According to Fayetteville Police, the 15-year-girl was staying at Motel 6 with Jimmie Capehart after she went missing from her Fayetteville home. Capehart admitted he had sex with the girl 10-times before and after he knew she was only underage. He is being…