Who Is Stephanie Neipling? Bentonville Assault Case

Stephanie Neipling is a 42 year old woman from Bentonville, Arkansas. Police have accused Neipling of assaulting a 15 year old boy.

Stephanie Neipling Allegations

Stephanie Neipling Arrested, Accused Of Assault. “Stephanie Neipling, 42, was arrested Thursday in connection with fourth-degree sexual assault. She was being held Monday in the Benton County Jail on $50,000 bond. The boy was interviewed Wednesday at the Benton County Children and Family Advocacy Center, according to a probable cause affidavit. The boy said he was at an address in Rogers on July 8 where Neipling was also present. The boy said he and Neipling were sitting next to each other on a couch and they engaged in sexual conduct. The boy then left the residence, according to the affidavit.” [Arkansas Democrat]

Report: Neipling Admitted To Crime, Sending Nudes Via Snapchat. “The minor told the center that they were at a residence with Neipling when the two had sex. Court documents say that in an interview with police Neipling initially denied the allegations but later admitted to having intercourse with the child, as well as sending nude photos to the minor via Snapchat.” [KNWA]

Neipling Worked For University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. “5NEWS reached out to the UA System Department of Agriculture, where Neipling was listed on its website as the associate director of external relations. We received the following statement from the chief communications officer for the division: “Stephanie Neipling’s employment with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture has been terminated.”” [KFSM]