Burglary Suspect Injured in Police-Involved Shooting

(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) -- A police-involved shooting in Little Rock on Thursday morning has left a burglary suspect injured.

Little Rock Police say officers responded to the 400 block of N. Pierce Street following a report of individuals breaking into vehicles in the area, with officers then taking one suspect into custody.

Police then set out on a manhunt for a second suspect. At some point shots were fired, officers were involved and a suspect was reported down, according to a statement from Sgt. Cassandra Davis of the Little Rock Police Department.

The suspect's condition is unknown.

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Little Rock Police Searching for Homicide Suspect

(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) -- Little Rock Police have identified a suspect wanted in connection with a murder that occurred earlier this month.

Police say 28-year-old Eliseo Estrada is wanted for capital murder in connection with the killing of Elder Hernandez on April 7 on the 8500 block of Scott Hamilton Road.

Estrada is described as having multiple tattoos, including three dots beside his left eye and a tattoo of a cross beside his right eye.

He is considered armed and dangerous.

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Second Man Arrested in Extortion Plot Against Police

(BENTON, Ark.) -- A second suspect has been arrested for allegedly sending threatening emails to the Benton Police Department.

The suspect has been identified as Brandon Goodin, 21. He was arrested in connection with a threatening email that was received by the Benton Police Department on April 11. Police said a disguised sender demanded a large amount of cash and threatened to kill one person each day until the demands were met.

Goodin faces charges of terrorism, criminal attempt to commit theft of property, computer fraud and criminal attempt to commit aggravated robbery.

Benjamin Spears, 33, was also arrested and charged in connection with the threatening email.

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Prescription Drug Take-Back Initiative Coming to Saline County

(BENTON, Ark.) -- This coming weekend residents of Saline County will have a chance to safely dispose of medication that has expired or is no longer being used.

This, as various law enforcement agencies, including Benton Police and the Saline County Sheriff's Office will take part in a national initiative aimed at getting rid of unwanted prescription medication.

The prescription drug take-back initiative takes place on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at various locations throughout the county. A list of the drop-off locations can be found by clicking here.

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Bill Passes to Use Medicaid Money to Buy Private Insurance

(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) -- The Arkansas legislature passed a proposal on Wednesday that would use Medicaid money to buy private insurance, Bloomberg reports.

The legislation, which passed in the Senate 27-8, now goes to Gov. Mike Beebe, who is expected to sign it.

The move is viewed as a possible template for Republican-led states who want to avoid expansion of Medicaid.

President Obama reportedly gave Beebe informal approval that Arkansas could use money meant for Medicaid expansion to instead buy private coverage.

Lawmakers in Texas are reportedly considering a similar bill.

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