Cooper Riley Camferdam Arrested After Jumping on a Man During Violent Circle K Gas Station Fight in Hot Springs [VIDEO]

Cooper Riley Camferdam, 18, of Benton, has been arrested following a violent altercation at the Circle K gas station on Malvern Avenue. The incident occurred late Saturday night, January 17, 2026, and left the victim, Noah Epperson, 20, with multiple injuries.

According to a Hot Springs Police Department press release, officers responded around 11:30 PM after reports of a large fight at the gas station. Upon arrival, Epperson was found injured and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Investigators identified Camferdam as the suspect. Based on video evidence, authorities said the assault appeared severe, potentially amounting to attempted murder, rather than a minor scuffle.

On Monday, January 19, the police obtained an arrest warrant for Camferdam on charges of Battery in the First Degree (Y Felony). He was taken into custody with assistance from the Benton Police Department, processed at the Hot Springs Police Department, and later booked into the Garland County Detention Center.

The Hot Springs Police Department thanked members of the public who provided information and encouraged anyone with further details to call 501-321-6789, extension 6767. The investigation is ongoing, and additional arrests are expected as other persons of interest are identified.