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4 days ago
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Rogers man arrested in connection with fatal Springdale shooting pleads not guilty
SPRINGDALE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A Rogers man facing multiple charges, including capital murder, after being arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in Springdale pleaded not guilty on Friday, according to court documents. Ashton Balentine, 20, was arrested on April 29 for capital murder, attempted capital murder, aggravated residential burglary, perpetrating a crime with a machine gun and first-degree endangering the welfare of a minor. During Balentine's arraignment on Friday, the judge kept the no-bond order in place, according to Washington County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Denis Dean. His trial date is set for August 5. A news release from the Springdale Police Department said officers responded to 405 Wayland Drive for a gunshots call. Officers found two people with gunshot wounds and began life-saving measures. Willie Tillman, 19, of Marianna, was pronounced dead at the scene. A female victim was taken to a nearby hospital. Arkansas escapee has extensive history in Northwest Arkansas law enforcement A preliminary report said a witness told police that Balentine let himself into the residence from the unlocked front door and walked past the witness's bedroom door. The witness told police he saw Balentine break down the door to the female victim's bedroom and start shooting. The witness said he heard 'a lot' of gunshots and saw Balentine use an 'automatic' with an 'extender' to shoot the victims. The release said Balentine initially fled the scene but later turned himself in to authorities and was taken into custody. Balentine was interviewed and led investigators to the location of the gun, a Glock 17 modified to be fully automatic, which was seized. Police also found 9 mm shell casings. The witness told police that earlier in the day, he had told Balentine that the female victim, and Balentine's ex-girlfriend, was at the home. Balentine told the witness he was 'over it.' The report says the female victim's child was in her crib near where the victims were shot. The victims were on the bed in the bedroom. Police said the incident appeared to be isolated, and there was no immediate threat to the general public. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
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Colbert County Sheriff's Office joins program to work alongside ICE
COLBERT COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — The Colbert County Sheriff's Office has been asked by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to join a program called 287 G, a program that allows the sheriff's office to work alongside ICE. The sheriff's office will choose to participate in one or more of the 3 modules in the program. 3 Colbert County Schools placed under 'secure perimeter,' sheriff says no threat to schools Colbert County Sheriff Eric Balentine told News 19 what modules they want to pursue. 'There is a task force module, there is a warrant service module and there is a corrections module, we are interested in the corrections module and the warrant service,' Balentine said. Sheriff Eric Balentine explains that the program allows local law enforcement agencies to detain or arrest immigrants without ICE being present. 'It's not something that we're gonna be going into schools and taking children,' Balentine said. 'Right now, we're concerned with our violent immigrants, they are here breaking laws abducting, killing, raping, committing serious crimes. We're gonna do whatever ICE asks us to do, whatever they need is.' He says that changes the rules as they currently stand. 'As it stands right now, if we come in contact with someone that is wanted by ICE or has a detainer on them, if we don't have a state or local charge, then we can't hold them for just that reason,' Balentine said. Cat, snake and lizard all saved from house fire in Florence Sunday evening Sheriff Balentine told News 19, it's a rare occurrence in Colbert County to have a felon deported. He says there has only been one within the last few months. 'We're here to help and we want people to be in this country and we want people to do it the right way. There's a right way to do it, but if you're here and you're breaking laws, then you're gonna be deported,' Balentine said. As for what's next, Balentine says the Colbert County Sheriff's Office is pending participant status, and a training will follow. According to the ICE website, as of Wednesday, seven agencies in Alabama are participants, one being the Franklin County Sheriff's Office. The website also shows that three agencies in Alabama are pending participants, including the Colbert and Limestone County Sheriff's Offices. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to
Yahoo
02-05-2025
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Rogers man ordered to be held without bond in connection with fatal Springdale shooting
SPRINGDALE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A Rogers man facing multiple charges, including capital murder, has been ordered to be held without bond after being arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in Springdale. Ashton Balentine, 20, was arrested on April 29, capital murder, attempted capital murder, aggravated residential burglary, perpetrating a crime with a machine gun and first-degree endangering the welfare of a minor. Balentine appeared at a bond hearing on Friday, where the judge ordered him to be held without bond at the Washington County Detention Center. A news release from the Springdale Police Department said officers responded to 405 Wayland Drive for a gunshots call. Officers found two people with gunshot wounds and began life-saving measures. Willie Tillman, 19, of Marianna, was pronounced dead at the scene. A female victim was taken to a nearby hospital. A preliminary report said a witness told police that Balentine let himself into the residence from the unlocked front door and walked past the witness's bedroom door. The witness told police he saw Balentine break down the door to the female victim's bedroom and start shooting. The witness told police he heard 'a lot' of gunshots and saw Balentine use an 'automatic' with an 'extender' to shoot the victims. One dead after shooting in Springdale; Rogers man facing capital murder charge The release says Balentine initially fled the scene but later turned himself in to authorities and was taken into custody. Balentine was interviewed and led investigators to the location of the gun, a Glock 17 modified to be fully automatic, which was seized. Police also found 9 mm shell casings. The witness told police that earlier in the day, he had told Balentine that the female victim, and Balentine's ex-girlfriend, was at the home. Balentine told the witness he was 'over it.' The report says the female victim's child was in her crib near where the victims were shot. The victims were on the bed in the bedroom. Police say the incident appears to be isolated, and there is no immediate threat to the general public. According to police, this is an ongoing investigation, and no further information will be released at this time. Balentine's arraignment is set for May 28. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Health
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New life saving device added to Colbert County Jail for inmates and corrections officers
COLBERT COUNTY, Ala.(WHNT)– The Colbert County Jail now has a new life-saving device that would help inmates or corrections officers in the event of a medical emergency. Every second counts during a medical emergency. The Sheriff's Office recently purchased, the new device–called 'Lucas Device' to help corrections officers when they need to give an inmate or fellow employee, chest compressions. Sheriff Eric Balentine, says the device would help respond to the medical emergency in a more efficient way. 'This instrument is made so that goes the right depth, that it does a chest compressions correctly, and it frees up the exercise of hands' Balentine said. Sheriff Balentine tells News 19, the Lucas device is put over someone's body, the user then presses a button and the automatic compressions begin. The device was paid for by the opioid settlement proceeds. Balentine says, this device could save lives if drugs are brought into the jail by inmates, in which Balentine says, is a rare occurrence. 'People get in jail they have ways of getting contraband in and a lot of times that is an opioid, and if they overdose, which is pretty common on opioids, this device is really going to come in handy for us to just give an extra life-saving measure and have it on hand' Balentine said. Balentine says even though a person is in jail for a crime, it's the Sheriff's Office duty to make sure inmates are safe. 'It's our responsibility to ensure the well-being in the health and the safety of our inmates. As part of our job is keeping psych and provide life-saving measures if need be so this will just ensure that we have another tool toolbox if someone has a cardiac event' Balentine said. Balentine tells News 19, he hopes to get a few more of these Lucas Devices' for patrol deputies out in the field. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Associated Press
06-02-2025
- Business
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Jon Bristow Named Head of Atlanta Wealth at Balentine
A wealth management pro with deep experience in building family offices and strong relationships has joined the boutique wealth management firm. 'Jon's extensive experience and client-focused approach perfectly align with our mission to empower our clients to make informed decisions for their financial future and also for family and legacy.' — Adrian Cronje, CEO of Balentine ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, February 6, 2025 / / -- Balentine, a boutique wealth management firm serving entrepreneurs, business owners, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Bristow, CFA, as Head of Atlanta Wealth. Jon brings over 25 years of financial services expertise to his new role, where he will play a key role in working with relationship managers in Atlanta to foster and deepen client relationships, while bringing his significant experience and expertise to meet the unique needs of the company's family office clients. 'Jon's extensive experience and client-focused approach perfectly align with Balentine's mission to empower our clients to make informed decisions not only for their financial future, but also for family and legacy,' said Adrian Cronje, CEO of Balentine. 'We are thrilled to welcome him to our leadership team.' Over the course of his career, Jon has demonstrated a deep commitment to helping families achieve their financial goals. His 15-year tenure with AllianceBernstein and Bank of New York Mellon honed his expertise in creating customized investment and planning strategies tailored to each family's objectives. Before joining Balentine, Jon built a family office for the founder of a successful technology business, guiding the family's financial affairs through trust and estate planning, tax strategies, philanthropy, and investments. His ability to align financial strategies with a family's goals, mission, and values means he is expert at delivering personalized solutions. Jon is a CFA Charterholder and holds a Bachelor of Science and an MBA in finance. 'I gravitated to Balentine because of their strong brand reputation, the integrity of their leadership, and the quality of their people,' said Jon Bristow. 'I am honored to join Balentine and excited to contribute to its legacy of providing exceptional counsel to our clients and their families. I look forward to collaborating with our talented team to deliver the strategies and insights that enable our clients to thrive across generations.' About Balentine Balentine is a wealth management firm that aims to help entrepreneurs and their families ensure the wealth they've created will endure for generations. With wealth management, financial planning, business advisory, and legacy planning services, Balentine creates custom, holistic solutions for wealth creators at every stage of their journey. Today, Balentine offers its wealth of perspective to over 300 clients nationwide, advising on approximately $8 billion of assets. In almost four decades of serving clients, Balentine is consistently recognized as a top financial planning and advisory firm by Forbes, Barron's, and The Financial Times. An independent, majority employee-owned firm with offices in Atlanta, Ga., and Raleigh, N.C., Balentine is also a perennial winner of the Pensions & Investments 'Best Places to Work in Money Management' Award. In September 2021, Chairman Robert Balentine and CEO Adrian Cronje, Ph.D., CFA released First Generation Wealth: Three Guiding Principles for Long-lasting Wealth and an Enduring Family Legacy, a book to help wealth creators think through what it takes to build a meaningful legacy and best support future generations. Balentine is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about Balentine's investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request. Liz Thomas Balentine +1 404-537-4821 LinkedIn Legal Disclaimer:
