Ark. State Police Issue Amber Alert for Elderly Man Last Seen in LR

(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) -- Arkansas State Police has issued a Silver Alert for a man who was last seen at an Amtrak station in Little Rock, ABC News Little Rock affiliate KATV-TV reports.

Andrew Haukereid, Jr., 79, was traveling home to Chicago from San Antonio, Texas, to celebrate his 80th birthday. He was spotted in Little Rock, according to Amtrak officials.

Haukereid is a frequent traveler and does not have any medical issues, his family said. He was last seen wearing a red shirt, black dress pants, and black shoes.

Those with any information on Haukereid’s whereabouts are encouraged to contact the Amtrak Railroad Police.

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Gas Station Employee Arrested in Lottery Ticket Scam

(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) -- A Little Rock gas station employee was arrested after it was discovered that partially scratched off lottery tickets were being sold at the station, according to a report in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

Alfred Walker has been charged with theft of property after a customer told the Little Rock Police Department that part of a lottery ticket he bought at the Raceway gas station on 6425 S. University Avenue was scratched off.

Police say Walker was the only person who had access to the tickets before they were sold, according to the report. 

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3 Suspects Held, 1 Being Sought in Benton Shootings

(BENTON, Ark.) -- Police have arrested three suspects and are searching for a fourth, following two recent shootings in Benton.

In the first incident on May 22, police said Wayne Corner, 31, and Jesse Hodge, 20, broke into a home and during an argument shots were fired, however, no one was injured, ABC's Little Rock affiliate KATV reports.

In another incident on May 25, officials said Doreal Mills, 20, and Keon Jordan, 20, opened fire on a car parked outside a local home, before fleeing the scene.

Jordan, Corner and Mills have all been held, while Hodge remains at large.

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Former Officers Facing Drug Charges Appear in Court

(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) -- Two former Little Rock police officers, accused of attempting to help transport a large quantity of marijuana made their first appearances in court on Friday, according to a report in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

Mark Anthony Jones and Randall Tremayn Robinson had separate hearings.  Both men will return to court on June 4 to determine whether or not bond will be set.

The former officers, who are half brothers, were arrested on Thursday and charged with trying to aid in the distribution of more than a half-ton of marijuana throughout Little Rock while on duty.

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Arkansas Named Worst State in US for Cyclists

(WASHINGTON) -- Arkansas is the worst state for cyclists in the state, according to a new study from the League of American Bicyclists.

Despite recently approving a safe passing law for cyclists, Arkansas scored poorly on evaluation and planning, education and encouragement, infrastructure and funding along with policies and programs.

Washington was named the most bicycle-friendly state in the U.S. for a fifth straight year.

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