Benton County, AR Crime News

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Benton County judge candidate arrested on stalking, protection-order allegations

Austin McCollum, a candidate for Benton County judge, was arrested in Benton County on Tuesday and faces charges listed in online jail records as stalking and violation of a protection order. Court filings and online records indicate McCollum previou

September 29, 2026