Executive Summary
- A felony rape arrest warrant has been issued for Dr. Guy Langley Peeples, a 65-year-old surgeon from Conway, Arkansas.
- The U.S. Marshals Service is actively searching for Peeples, whom they have identified as an international flight risk.
- Baptist Health confirmed the physician was terminated following an incident at its Conway hospital and that the police were notified immediately.
- Authorities have not released specific details of the alleged offense, and no bond has been set.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A felony arrest warrant for rape has been issued for a 65-year-old surgeon from Conway, prompting a search by the United States Marshals Service. The warrant, issued Friday, names Dr. Guy Langley Peeples of Vilonia following a police investigation that commenced on November 10.
According to a spokesperson for the Conway Police Department, the warrant is being processed by the U.S. Marshals Service Eastern Arkansas Task Force. Authorities have designated Peeples as an international flight risk. The Arkansas Medical Board lists Guy Langley Peeples as a general surgeon currently associated with Baptist Health in Conway.
In response to the incident, Baptist Health Systems issued a statement confirming they were aware of an event involving a physician at their Conway hospital. “In accordance with our policies, we responded immediately, notified the Conway Police Department, and the physician was terminated,” the statement read. The hospital emphasized patient and caregiver safety as its highest priority, directing further inquiries to the police.
Faulkner County court records related to the warrant do not currently specify the details of the alleged offense, and no bond amount has been listed. The U.S. Marshals Service cautions that any individual found assisting Peeples in evading arrest will face state and federal prosecution. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.