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Springdale resident says detectives visited after neighborhood complaint; city attorney says officers were responding to harassment report

Springdale City Council · January 14, 2026
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Summary

During public comment, resident Debbie Leahy told the council detectives visited her home after she pressed the city about businesses adjacent to her property; City Attorney Ernest Kate said officers responded to a neighbor-filed harassment complaint and were not sent by the city.

During the public-comment portion of the Jan. 13 Springdale City Council meeting, resident Debbie Leahy said she has for years asked the city to address business operations next door to her home and reported that two detectives visited her door and threatened her with criminal charges after she raised concerns at a prior meeting.

Leahy told the council she had documented gravel and construction…

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