🌱 Bentonville Man Arrested For Car Theft + Man Sentenced To 20 Years

Hello all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Patch newsletter. Keep reading for everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

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• Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun. High: 83 Low: 61.
• Thursday: Plenty of sun. High: 87 Low: 68.

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Here are the top three stories in Bentonville today:

1. Last week, 26-year-old Chase Packwood of Bentonville was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of a firearm by certain persons, simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms and theft of property. Packwood allegedly stole Sarah Gordon's keys and car while they were awaiting hearings at the Benton County Courthouse. Packwood is scheduled to appear for further proceedings on Jul. 10 and his bail is set at $150,000. (KNWA)
2. On Monday, Jun. 12, 29-year-old Theodore Howell of Denver, CO, plead guilty to threatening a judicial officer/juror and terroristic threatening. In March, Howell threatened Benton County Circuit Judge Brad Karren and probation officer Nathan Jeffrey through the Benton County Sheriff’s Office’s website. Howell was sentenced to 20 years in prison. (AP News)
3. Nicole Mackinlay Hahn, director of the short film “Giving Birth in America: Arkansas,” was interviewed on KNWA Tuesday before the film debuted at the Bentonville Film Festival. In the film, three Arkansan women struggle during and after their pregnancies to find resources. Hahn said the topic of the film is important because Arkansas has one of the highest infant mortality rates in the country. The festival will continue in-person through Jun. 18, but on-demand streaming is available as well through Jun. 25. Learn more here. (KNWA)

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Today and tomorrow in Bentonville:

Wednesday, June 14

• Summer Food Trucks At Beau Terre Office Park (11:30 AM)

Thursday, June 15

• Game Show Battle NWA At NWA Food Bank (4:00 PM)
• Pet Portrait Workshop At Rope Hounds (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Check out the first official pictures inside the new Bentonville Arkansas Temple! Photos include the recommended desk, the bride's room, a waiting room, an instruction room, and more. (LDS Living)
• The Bentonville Schools' Book Bus is out and about for summer! Bentonville Schools reminds residents that a culture of reading is not accidental and it starts at home. (Bentonville Schools via Facebook)
• A unique four-bedroom with a stone archway is for sale on Headley Circle for $419,900! Check out the latest homes for sale in the Bentonville area. (Bentonville Patch)

You're all caught up for today! See you all soon for your next update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.