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Man found sleeping in vehicle for sale arrested on drug, trespassing charges
A local man reportedly found sleeping in a car being offered for sale on the side of the street was arrested Tuesday night on felony and misdemeanor charges for trespassing and after drugs were alleg…
Local law enforcement to join NHTSA campaign on distracted driving
The Hot Spring Police Department, Garland County Sheriff's Office and Arkansas State Police will be joining in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's "Put the Phone Away or Pay" campaig…
Police log
APRIL 6 Boyles Construction reported vandalism to a monitor at 114 Blocker Court.
Trespassing call leads to arrest of homeless man on drug charges
A complaint about trespassing at a local convenience store resulted in the arrest Friday of a reportedly homeless man sleeping in a cardboard box beside the store after drugs were allegedly found in …
Garland County man arrested after alleged attack on woman, threats made at gunpoint
A Hot Springs man was arrested early Saturday after he allegedly attacked a woman and threatened her and her children at gunpoint, although he claimed she attacked him.
Pottsville man arrested for alleged battery after leaving Hot Springs night club
A Pope County parolee was arrested Thursday on a felony warrant for allegedly attacking a Russellville woman last month after leaving a Hot Springs nightclub, punching her in the face "numerous times…
Police log
APRIL 3 Kyler Pomeroy reported a theft of a sign at 2110 Higdon Ferry Road, Suite E.
Hot Spring County sheriff identifies remains found in early March
HOT SPRING COUNTY, Ark. – Officials with the Hot Spring County Sheriff’s Office revealed the identity of the person whose remains were discovered in early March. On March 6, 2026, investigators responded to the area after receiving information about possible human remains. Deputies confirmed the remains were human and secured the scene for processing. The [...]
Hot Springs woman arrested on warrant for alleged theft of winnings at casino
A Hot Springs woman was arrested on a felony warrant Thursday stemming from allegations she stole over $2,500 worth of another player's earnings at Oaklawn's casino in 2022.
Garland County man arrested for allegedly attacking grandmother, mother
A local man who allegedly attacked his grandmother and his mother and briefly resisted arrest was taken into custody Wednesday after a Taser was deployed.
Homeless woman allegedly breaks into truck ‘in case it began to rain’
A reportedly homeless woman was arrested Sunday morning after she allegedly broke into a truck parked at a Pearcy auto repair shop, later claiming she only did it "in case it began to rain."
Traffic stop leads to arrest of two, brief manhunt for fleeing suspect
A cracked windshield and suspicious activity led to the arrest of two suspects Tuesday morning following a traffic stop where drugs were allegedly found and a brief manhunt for one suspect who fled o…
Fired employee allegedly armed with 2 guns arrested after fight with police
An employee of a local business, reportedly refusing to leave Tuesday after being terminated, allegedly fought with Hot Springs police who responded and was found to be armed with two firearms.
Arkansas authorities arrest man after pursuit, facing murder charges
Arkansas authorities arrest man after pursuit, facing murder charges MSN
Fired employee held after refusing to leave job in Hot Springs, leading to assault charge
Fired employee held after refusing to leave job in Hot Springs, leading to assault charge KATV
Police log
MARCH 31 Brenoon Ty Matthews reported a theft of a red Apple iPhone 11 at Garland County District Court, 607 Ouachita Ave.
Hot Springs man arrested after allegedly cutting pregnant girlfriend’s neck
A local man who allegedly cut his girlfriend's throat during an altercation between them Tuesday was arrested on felony battery and assault charges.
Police log
MARCH 30 CSC Service Works reported a break-in to a dryer at Ouachita Apartments, 411 Ouachita Ave.
Bismarck man arrested after alert by HSPD K-9, drugs allegedly found
A Bismarck man was arrested on felony drug charges Monday after a Hot Springs police K-9 reportedly alerted on a vehicle he was a passenger in following a routine traffic stop.
Hot Springs man allegedly steals truck with dog inside, takes ‘dog for a ride’
A Hot Springs man was arrested Saturday morning for allegedly stealing a truck with a dog in it from outside a local business and later reportedly claimed he just wanted to "take the dog for a ride."