LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — A Little Rock Police Department officer has been temporarily relieved of his duties following his arrest in connection with an domestic disturbance, department representatives confirmed.
Officer Michael Willbanks was suspended from duty pending the results of an investigation into an incident that allegedly occurred in Benton on May 14, 2026.
Specific details concerning the exact circumstances of the encounter have not been released by authorities. However, officials stated that Willbanks faces criminal charges of aggravated assault on a family or household member and endangering the welfare of a minor.
Willbanks has been employed with the Little Rock Police Department since November 2011.
He will remain relieved of duty throughout the duration of the active and ongoing investigation into the matter.
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