NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — According to North Little Rock police, a 2-year-old child and adult female are suffering from burns sustained during a disturbance with a neighbor.
Police responded to S. Laurel Street in reference to a disturbance at approximately 3:20 p.m. on June 28.
The dispute seemingly began over a gas can. The disturbance ended when the suspect, 75-year-old Elmer Cool, threw a 'Molotov Cocktail' on the front porch of the home where the woman and child were sitting.
Officers located Cool at a neighboring residence. He refused to exit the location and officers forced entry into the home.
As officers entered, Cool produced a can of deterrent spray. After a brief struggle, officers were able to take the suspect into custody before the deterrent was deployed.
Cool has been transported to the Pulaski County Regional Detention Facility and has been charged with two counts of First Degree Battery, Resisting Arrest, and Third Degree Assault.
The child was transported to Arkansas Children's Hospital for treatment to non-life threatening burns to the lower extremities. The woman was treated for her burns and released at the scene.
The investigation is on-going. We will update the story as it develops.