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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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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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.
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28-04-2025
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2 Camden men arrested in Springdale SWAT response
SPRINGDALE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The Springdale Police Department's SWAT team arrested two men on Sunday while assisting Camden police with an ongoing investigation. Chris Arnold, 18, was taken into custody at a Springdale residence where officers served an arrest and search warrant. Keegan Turner, 18, was arrested at a separate location. Both men are booked in the Washington County Detention Center as of Sunday, April 27. Turner is accused of committing a terroristic act, accomplice to first-degree murder, first-degree battery and two counts of assault in Ouachita County, according to court documents. 2 Madison County men arrested for alleged rooster fighting The charges are connected to the Sept. 6, 2022, shooting death of Andretti Austin in Camden. Arnold is accused of theft by receiving between $5,000 and $25,000 for the theft of a 2016 Ford Edge in Ouachita County, according to court documents. Arnold made his first court appearance for this case on March 28. No other charges have been formally filed against him as of April 27. This is a developing story. Stay with KNWA/FOX24 for the latest. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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28-01-2025
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UPDATE: Silver Alert inactivated for missing Springdale man
SPRINGDALE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — UPDATE: The Springdale Police Department has inactivated the Silver Alert. SPRINGDALE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing Springdale man. Charles Christopherson, 76, was last seen on Jan. 27 around 5 p.m. at 1011 June Drive in Springdale. He was last seen wearing a red and blue plaid shirt, jeans, glasses and a gold wedding. Christopherson may be traveling in a 2024 silver Hyundai Tuscon with Arkansas license plate USABWPA. Anyone with information is asked to contact Lt. John Drake of the Springdale Police Department at 479-751-4542. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
