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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…
ASG Passes Weather-Related Bill
After only two buses could run because of bad road conditions earlier this week, ASG leaders are now in action. President Bo Renner worked with the Senate to write legislation to solve the bus route availability problem. Many students rely on the bus to get to and from campus. The passed resolution urges the Inclement Weather Committee…
Armed Robbers on Loose in Fayetteville
Three armed robbers are on the lose tonight. According to Fayetteville Police Department Sergeant Craig Stout, Police got a call this afternoon from the victim at the Lakeside Village apartments. The man encountered the three robbers while walking home. The victim was held at gun point by a Hispanic man with tiger stripes and hook tattoos on…
New Advising Opportunities for Students in Maple Hill
Fulbright students living in Maple Hill have an opportunity to get advising a little closer to home. Housing has partnered with Fulbright Advising to provide walk-in advising appointments in Maple Hill. So far, only students who live in Maple Hill will be allowed to use this service. They hope students will use it not only for…
Gov. Sending Help to Stranded I-40 Motorists
Stranded drivers on I-40 are getting some assistance. Governor Mike Beebe sent units from the National Guard and Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to deliver gas to people who have run out while being stuck in traffic. They also brought blankets and other things to people who have been stuck over night. They have been…
Power Restored for Fayetteville Residents
Nearly 1,800 people have power now after being without it last night. A fire late last night shut off power to some Fayetteville Ozarks Electric customers. One of the protective devices on a box serving the general area came open. Crews restored power to around 1,100 people almost an hour after the fire started. But for…