Two men arrested for alleged battery and robbery
Victim was airlifted to a hospital following the incident
MAGNOLIA, Ark. (KSLA) - On May 8, the Magnolia Police Department launched an investigation into the Battery and Robbery of a resident on East McNeill Street in Magnolia.
The victim was found in his home with life-threatening injuries.
Following a 911 call to dispatchers, police and EMS responded to the scene. The victim was then transported to Magnolia Regional Medical Center and later airlifted to a trauma center in another city.
Investigators found evidence of blunt force trauma to the victim’s head. Investigators also found evidence of a robbery occurring during this event.
On May 21, MPD arrested Alizale Burnell, 24, on charges of:
- Aggravated Residential Burglary
- Aggravated Robbery
- Battery First Degree
- Theft of a Firearm
- Theft of Property less than $1,000.
MPD also arrested Chad T. Valentine, 18, on charges of:
- Aggravated Residential Burglary
- Aggravated Robbery
- Battery First Degree
- Theft of a Firearm
- Theft of Property less than $1,000.
- Tampering with Physical Evidence
This investigation is ongoing. Information will be updated as it becomes available.
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