Little Rock police officer arrested on aggravated assault charge

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A Little Rock Police Department (LRPD) officer has been temporarily relieved from his duty pending the outcome of an investigation.

According to reports, he was relieved of duty following an alleged incident that happened in Benton on May 14, 2026.

Details as to what exactly happened during the incident remain unknown, but officials did say that Little Rock officer Michael Willbanks has been charged with aggravated assault on a family or household member and endangering the welfare of a minor…

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