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State of Arkansas v. Bryan Rogers
Date: 04-17-2026
Case Number: 61CR-22-169]
Judge: Rob Ratton
Court: Circuit Court, Randolph County, Arkansas
Plaintiff's Attorney: Randolph County, Arkansas, District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Pocahontas, Arkansas, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with three counts of attempted capital murder, fleeing, arson, and five counts of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer.
The State charged Bryan Rogers with three counts of attempted capital murder along with arson, fleeing, and five counts of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer. The information provided that the attempted-capital-murder charges were brought pursuant to “Ark. Code Ann. § 5-10-101” and that Rogers “did unlawfully and feloniously . . . attempt the crime of CAPITAL MURDER, by attempting to cause the death of Kevin Bell by setting Kevin Bell’s residence on fire while he was inside the residence.” The second and third counts of attempted capital murder were identical except that they identified the victims as the wife and minor son of Randolph County Sheriff Kevin Bell.
The State charged Bryan Rogers with three counts of attempted capital murder along with arson, fleeing, and five counts of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer. The information provided that the attempted-capital-murder charges were brought pursuant to “Ark. Code Ann. § 5-10-101” and that Rogers “did unlawfully and feloniously . . . attempt the crime of CAPITAL MURDER, by attempting to cause the death of Kevin Bell by setting Kevin Bell’s residence on fire while he was inside the residence.” The second and third counts of attempted capital murder were identical except that they identified the victims as the wife and minor son of Randolph County Sheriff Kevin Bell.
Outcome:
The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 3168 months’ imprisonment.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Arkansas v. Bryan Rogers?
The outcome was: The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 3168 months’ imprisonment.
Which court heard State of Arkansas v. Bryan Rogers?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Randolph County, Arkansas, AR. The presiding judge was Rob Ratton.
Who were the attorneys in State of Arkansas v. Bryan Rogers?
Plaintiff's attorney: Randolph County, Arkansas, District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Porcahontas Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was State of Arkansas v. Bryan Rogers decided?
This case was decided on April 17, 2026.