Arrests made in Roberson murder

The Garland County Sheriff’s Department announced two arrests have been made in the disappearance of 71-year old DAN ROBERSON of Jessieville. Saturday evening, investigators formally charged 18-year old ETHAN SALLEE and a local juvenile male (aged 17) with one count each of Capital Murder for the death of ROBERSON, whose body was located earlier Saturday in a wooded area in extreme northern Garland County .

The investigation revealed ROBERSON was a targeted-victim and authorities do not believe this was a random act. Additional charges and arrests are likely.

At this time we cannot release any further information as the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information concerning this investigation is urged to contact the investigators at the Garland County Sheriff’s Department at 501-622-3690 or the 24HR Anonymous Tip line at 501-622-3674