Officer Kristi Mitchell

Public Information Officer

903-798-3187 (office) 903-260-0294 (pager)

903-824-4199 (cell) 903-798-3023 (fax)

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Re: Suspect Charged With Capital Murderv

On August 15, 2008 at 8:00PM Officers responded to 88 Big Rock Circle in reference to an unknown call for service. Dispatch received a 911 call from an unknown caller stating repeatedly, “I got both of them.” When officers arrived on scene they encountered a W/M who identified himself as Bronson Scoggins, 04/29/1970, of 88 Big Rock Circle. Officers immediately noticed blood on Scoggins person and clothing, who was then placed in restraints for safety purposes.

At which time officers stepped inside the residence and observed two deceased victims. Detectives responded and continued the investigation. Detective Les Moody advised both victims had suffered blunt force trauma and potential knife wounds. Both victims have been transported to the State Crime Lab medical examiner.

The victims were identified as Albert J Walsh, W/M, and Sandra Walsh, W/F, both of 88 Big Rock Circle.

Scoggins was arrested and charged with 2 counts of capital murder and is currently in custody at the Bi-State jail.

Officers had responded to the same address earlier in the evening after receiving a 911 call from Scoggins about an alleged theft.

Anyone with information regarding this or any other crime is encouraged to notify TAPD or Texarkana area CrimeStoppers at 903-793-STOP.

Thank you and you can visit the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department online at http://www.txkusa.org/arkpolice.