A violent incident occurred at the Circle K gas station in Hot Springs and I received a call around 2 am from a concerned citizen soliciting my assistance in aiding the police investigation into a serious assault implicating Cooper Camferdam of Benton.
The Hot Springs Police Department subsequently informed me that my provided information would not lead to further action due to the victim’s decision not to press charges.
Based on the video evidence law enforcement had seen it was apparent that the incident was not merely a minor scuffle between youths but rather a severe assault potentially amounting to attempted murder.
FROM THE HOT SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE INJURY FIGHT AT THE CIRCLE K
PRESS RELEASE On Saturday January 17, 2026, at approximately 11:30 PM; the Hot Springs Police Department responded to 2975 Malvern Avenue (Circle K), in reference to a large fight. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim who was identified as Noah Epperson (20). Epperson had numerous injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Over the course of the investigation, Cooper Camferdam (18) from Benton, Arkansas, was developed as the suspect. On Monday January 19, 2026, the Hot Springs Police Department obtained an arrest warrant for Camferdam, for Battery in the First Degree (Y Felony). Camferdam was taken into custody with the assistance of the Benton Police Department. Camferdam was transported to the Hot Springs Police Department for processing and later booked into the Garland County Detention Center. We would like to thank the public for all of the information that they have provided up to this point. If you have any further information you would like to provide you can contact us at 501-321-6789 extension 6767. This is still an ongoing investigation and other persons of interest have been identified which will likely lead to further arrests.
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