BENTON, Ark. — The Benton Police Department arrested a 24-year-old woman after she tried to run over a juvenile who hit her parked vehicle at a private property off Interstate 30 around 6:45 p.m. Friday.
Benton police said Daisha McCuien of Benton, the owner of the hit vehicle, attempted to kill the juvenile driver when officers were collecting statements.
McCuien was charged with attempted first-degree murder, four counts of aggravated assault, first-degree battery, four counts of endangering the welfare of a minor in the first degree and reckless driving.
The juvenile was taken to the hospital and is expected to recover.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact the Benton Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division at (501) 776-5947. People can send anonymous tips to 847411 with the keyword "BENTONPD" plus the message.
The investigation into this incident is ongoing. We will update this story with more information as it becomes available.