Little Rock is considered one of the more dangerous cities in the United States due to a combination of high violent crime rates, significant drug-related issues, and deep-rooted socioeconomic challenges. Key Factors Behind Little Rock’s High Crime Rate 1. Violent Crime Rates Little Rock’s violent crime rate is nearly three times the national average, with a rate of 18.25 violent crimes per 1,000 people—more than double the Arkansas state average. The city has seen a notable increase in homicides, rising from 43 in 2019 to 64 in 2021, an overall increase of about 48% in just two years. As of June 15th, 31 homicides have occured in Little Rock so far in 2025. Most violent crimes are concentrated in specific neighborhoods, particularly in zip codes 72209, 72205, and 72204, which are characterized by higher poverty and disinvestment. 2. Drug-Related Crime Little Rock is frequently identified as the most dangerous city in Arkansas for drug-related cr...
Convicted sex offender Stephanie Almand uses the alias Valerie Harper to work as a paralegal in a lawfirm
Thanks to a tipster we can reveal that convicted felon sex offender Stephanie Almand is using the alias Valerie Harper to work at the Davidson Law Firm as a paralegal for attorney Devin Harvison. Almand/Harper was convicted of Sexual Assualt in the Third Degree, a Class C Felony on August 14, 2023. In Arkansas, sexual offenses are categorized into four levels (1-4) based on risk of re-offense and the need for community notification. Level 1 is for low-risk offenders with no prior history, Level 2 for moderate-risk offenders with some prior history, Level 3 for high-risk habitual offenders, and Level 4 for sexually dangerous predators . Almand's sentencing order had her listed as a level 4 offender - the most dangerous level. Currently, she's ranked as a level 3 offender - a high risk habitual offender. In June of 2021 , Almand/Harper was a teacher at the Pulaski County Special School District and was arrested for an illegal sexual relationship with a mino...