Crime
North Little Rock Police Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting Following Traffic Stop
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR – Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred early Thursday morning in the parking lot of Cactus Jack’s located on McCain Boulevard.
According to a spokesperson with the North Little Rock Police Department, the incident began around 6:45 a.m. when officers initiated a routine traffic stop.
During the stop, a passenger seated in the front of the vehicle suddenly exited and fled on foot.
As officers pursued the individual, the suspect reportedly fired a weapon at them. Officers returned fire, striking the individual.
The suspect was subsequently transported to a local hospital with injuries that have been described as non-life-threatening.
Police have not released the suspect’s identity or gender at this time.
No officers were injured during the exchange of gunfire.
The North Little Rock Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division is actively investigating the incident.
In accordance with standard departmental policy, the officer involved in the shooting has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to this case to contact the North Little Rock Police Tip Line at 501-680-8439 or reach out directly to Detective Gibbons at 501-771-7149. All tips can be provided anonymously.
Further details will be released as the investigation progresses.
Crime
Wilhelmina Leigh Carlton charged with the murder in stabbing of her boyfriend Darius Montreal Boglin
A 43-year-old woman from Bessemer has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend earlier this month, according to authorities.
Court records show Wilhelmina Leigh Carlton, 43, is charged with the murder of Darius Montreal Boglin, 45.
Carlton was booked into the Jefferson County Jail on March 5 and is currently being held without bond.
Officers with the Bessemer Police Department were dispatched at approximately 7:49 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, to the 3100 block of Avenue B following reports of a stabbing.
According to Detective Justin Burmeister, responding officers arrived at the scene and discovered Boglin suffering from a stab wound in a driveway.
Emergency responders attempted to assess his condition, but he was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 8:10 p.m.
Authorities said Carlton was still present at the location when officers arrived and was taken into custody without incident.
Investigators confirmed that Carlton and Boglin were involved in a dating relationship.
Charging documents allege that the fatal incident occurred during an altercation when Boglin allegedly grabbed Carlton from behind, at which point she stabbed him, resulting in his death.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police are asking anyone with additional information related to the case to contact the Bessemer Police Department at 205-425-2411 or 205-481-4366. Tips can also be submitted through the department’s tip line at 205-428-3541, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.