Special Agents of the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division, assisted by Dermott Police, late yesterday arrested Mario Milton, 27, and Alicia King, 24, both of Dermott.

Milton is charged with Murder (1st degree), and Battery (1st degree).  King is charged with Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution.

Both were jailed in Chicot County and are scheduled for a first appearance hearing Monday.

The charges against Milton and King are in connection with the death of Johnny Hayes and wounding another person outside 925 Skipper Bridge Road, in Dermott early Friday.