Shooting Injures Seven Near Dickson Street
A early Sunday shooting on West Avenue during Halloween and homecoming weekend injured seven people in Fayetteville's entertainment district.
Fayetteville Crime News
This page covers criminal activity, law enforcement operations, the justice system and public safety. Reporting reaches from individual incidents to the trends that affect public safety across the area.
Accidents
Two Vehicle Collisions Snarl Traffic on Fulbright Expressway
Multiple crashes on the Fulbright Expressway caused significant delays in Fayetteville this afternoon.
Drug Crime
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Judge Sentences Arkansas Man to Prison for Drug Crimes
Jason Voyles received a 17-year prison term following his guilty plea for methamphetamine trafficking.
Crime — General
Dakota Wenger Sentenced to Federal Prison
A federal judge sentenced 29-year-old Dakota Wenger for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Violence
Police Investigate Stabbing on Dickson Street
Authorities are searching for a suspect after an early morning stabbing left one person hospitalized in Fayetteville.
Sex Crimes
Fayetteville Man Arrested on Aggravated Assault Charges
A 24-year-old resident is scheduled for court following an arrest for an alleged assault on a family or household member.
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Day to day, that means police investigations, court filings, trial outcomes and updates on municipal safety policies. Coverage spans the city and the communities around it. Differences in local ordinances often dictate how police departments respond to shifting crime trends. Administrative changes within the justice system and the resulting impact on prosecution volume serve as the most frequent drivers of this reporting.