Former Rep McCollum Faces Domestic Violence Charges | Fayetteville Arkansas News

Former Arkansas State Rep. Austin McCollum is back in the spotlight — this time for alleged domestic violence that led to his resignation and a restraining order granted to his wife. Arrested on August 1st on charges including battering, aggravated assault, and false imprisonment, McCollum posted bail and was released the next day. Deputies responded to a Bentonville home after a disturbance, where he allegedly punched his wife, injured her eyebrow, threw her to the ground, and slammed her head repeatedly while intoxicated. He reportedly tried to cover up the evidence, prompting family members to call 911 and intervene. His wife also cited multiple prior incidents of abuse, filing for divorce just days later, calling his behavior “intolerable.” Though out of office, McCollum remains on the ballot for Benton County judge — running unopposed. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bbf6989306cf4a2c