Breaking News: Arkansas State Police arrest Atkins resident on Rape and Kidnapping charges

A 33-year-old Atkins resident is in jail in Pope County on a pending bond as he awaits a court appearance on felony Rape and Kidnapping charges, according to information from the Arkansas State Police.

Billy Edward Darter was booked into the PCDC at 5: 11 p.m.. on Friday. He was arrested by the Arkansas State Police after an investigation and will not know his bond fate until he has an intial hearing before a judge next week.

Today in Fort Smith has reached out to the Arkansas State Police for more information on the crime and arrest.