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Hot Springs Police Department

Posted on: June 24, 2019

[ARCHIVED] Official HSPD Release: North Patterson Homicide

On Saturday, June 22nd, 2019 the Hot Springs Police Department responded to 315 North Patterson Street, in reference to a shooting. badgesUpon arrival officers discovered Stephanie Malicoat (40) of Hot Springs deceased inside the residence from a gunshot wound. At that time the suspect Lavar Strickland (42) of Hot Springs was charged with Criminal Use of a Prohibited Weapon and Possession of a Defaced Firearm. 

On June 24, 2019, Strickland was charged with Murder 2nd Degree and 3 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Minor (Felony), in addition to the previously mentioned charges.

He is being held on a $600,000 bond at the Garland County Detention Center.


Corporal Joey Williams

Public Information Officer

Hot Springs Police Department

641 Malvern Ave

Hot Springs, Arkansas 71901

(501)-321-6789 Ext. 6740

jwilliams@cityhs.net


"This is an official press release from the Hot Springs Police Department. For inquires, call 321-6789 ext. 6740."

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