BENTON, Ark. – A Saline County man will spend decades in the Arkansas Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to multiple criminal charges.
According to Arkansas State Police officials, 50-year-old Shannon Barnett of Alexander pleaded guilty on Monday. His pleas are guilty of failure to appear and firearm possession by a prohibited person, leading to an extension of the prison term he is currently held under.
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Barnett has a long criminal history of theft, drug offenses, and gun charges, officials said, adding that the man was placed on probation for drug possession, forgery and firearm possession by a prohibited person in June of 2020.
While on probation, officials continued, Barnett fled from Saline County deputies in March 2023 and crashed into a house, then ran on foot. Officials added that in February 2024, Barnett fled from deputies again, nearly hitting other cars and running a red light…