🌱 Two Juveniles Arrested For Robberies + New Fire Training Facility

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But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Cooler with periods of rain. High: 67 Low: 50.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and comfortable. High: 70 Low: 49.

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Here are the top three stories in Bentonville today:

1. In Benton County, two juveniles have been charged as adults in connection with robberies. William Arredondo, Jr, 17, and Ty Seger Myers, 16 have been charged with aggravated robbery and theft of property for an incident on Apr. 13. Police say the victim was driven to Baker Hayes Urban Trailhead, where the two juveniles baited him out of the vehicle and held a gun to his head demanding his wallet, shoes, and anything else on his person. The victim was left uninjured and was also a juvenile. Police have since been able to recover the stolen items. (KNWA)
2. In nearby Bella Vista, a man who broke into his ex-girlfriend's house and assaulted her has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. Currie already had warrants out for his arrest, and police hunted him down for days after the incident in 2020. The court has now ordered that he serve 10 years and cannot have any contact with his former girlfriend once released. (4029tv)
3. The Bentonville Fire Department has just opened a new training facility. The facility will allow all fire personnel to get experience fighting real fire and allow for a multitude of different scenarios based on the level of experience groups of firefighters have. The facility has separate rooms set up in it just like a home with bedrooms, a kitchen, and hallways, all where they can practice rescue and extinguishing tactics. The facility will a public grand opening on May 24. (KNWA)

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Today and tomorrow in Bentonville:

Friday, May 19

• 2023 Weekend Warmup At Greater Bentonville Area Chamber Of Commerce (3:00 PM)
• Jazz On The Mountain: Dillon Brouse Quartet At Mount Sequoyah's Cottage Circle (7:00 PM)
• The Artist & The Astronaut Artosphere Film Screening At Starr Theater at Walton Arts Center (7:00 PM)

Saturday, May 20

• USA Archery Level 1 & 2 Instructor Certification Course At The Quiver Archery Range(8:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• A 9/11 mobile exhibit opened at the Northwest Arkansas Mall on Wednesday and will run until Sunday. At the exhibit, you can see videos and hear stories from people on the ground, and artifacts from that tragic day. The exhibit is free and open to the public. (4029tv)
• Walmart AMP will host the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas for the Fourth of July fireworks show. The concert will celebrate the grandeur of America and honor all the individuals who have served this great nation. Tickets to the concert are on sale now at a discounted price and will go up on the day of the event. (KNWA)
• May 27 is Dog Day at the Bentonville Farmers Market! Grab your furry friends and head on down to Bentonville Square for a great day of markets with your pups from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Downtown Bentonville Incorporated via Facebook)

That's it for today. I'll be back in your inbox soon with a new 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.