Benton County judge candidate arrested for battery and assault

Arkansas leaders react to State Rep. Austin McCollum's arrest, call for his resignation

McCollum has represented parts of Benton County in the state legislature since 2017 and was running for county judge. On Aug. 1, he was arrested on multiple charges.

Arkansas GOP state Rep. Austin McCollum arrested on domestic battering charges

Republican state Rep. Austin McCollum was arrested Saturday on domestic battering charges, prompting Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders to call for his resignation and House Speaker Brian Evans to strip his leadership positions. McCollum was being held without bond in…

Republican Benton County judge nominee arrested, facing battery and assault charges

Republican Benton County judge candidate Austin McCollum was arrested on Saturday, Aug. 1, according to the Benton County Sheriff's Office inmate roster.

Republican Benton County judge candidate arrested on multiple charges

Austin McCollum, the Republican nominee for Benton County judge and a state representative, was taken into custody Saturday and is facing multiple charges relat

Republican state Rep. Austin McCollum jailed on domestic battery charges

A four-term Republican state lawmaker was behind bars Saturday, charged with domestic battery.

Benton County judge candidate arrested for battery and assault

GOP candidate Austin McCollum is facing battery and assault charges.