Local man indicted for attempted murder

By Staff
Melissa Cason, FCT Writer
The grand jury indicted Joshua Todd Tunell, 28, 501 E. Lauderdale Ave., Russellville, on attempted murder charges.
Tunell allegedly attacked an elderly woman during a home invasion that took place in November.
In addition to the attempted murder charge, Tunell is also facing first-degree theft of property, first-degree robbery, and first-degree burglary. The theft charge is a Class B felony, which is punishable with two to 20 years in prison. The other charges are Class A felonies, which is punishable by 10 years to life in prison.
Tunell is accused of forcing his way into the home of 77-year-old Pauline White, who resides on Gaines Ave.
Authorities said he assaulted the woman, took money from her purse, and then left in her car. Tunell was arrested at a West Memphis, Ark. truck stop a few days after the attack.
Russellville Police Chief Chris Hargett said that White has not completely recovered from her injuries.