State briefs

3 injured in northern Ark. when plane crashes

CLINTON — Authorities say two adults and a child were injured in a plane crash in Clinton in north-central Arkansas.

Clinton Police Det. Jay Murdoch told the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette that the male pilot, an adult female passenger and a girl were flown to a hospital following the crash that occurred about 11:20 a.m. Saturday.

The names and ages of the three have not been released. Details of the injuries also were not released, but Murdoch said none appeared to be in critical condition.

The crash occurred near the

Clinton Municipal Airport, about 60 miles north of Little Rock.

Police say the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Board will investigate.

Benton man arrested in death wife

BENTON — Police in Benton says a central Arkansas man has been arrested in connection with the death of his wife.

Saline County Jail records indicate that 28-year-old Nicholas Fernow was arrested Saturday on a first-degree murder complaint and was being held without bond Sunday. The records do not indicate if he is represented by an attorney.

Benton Police spokesman Krista Petty says Fernow is accused in the death of his wife,

28-year-old Minnie Fernow. The victim died from “traumatic injuries” but Petty did not specify the exact cause of death.

Police found Minne Fernow’s body at a residence in Benton after they responded to a 911 call requesting a welfare check about

2 a.m. Saturday. Petty says investigators spent several hours at the scene gathering evidence and attempting to reach relatives.