HOT SPRINGS, AR — As the case against Cooper Riley Camferdam, the Benton teenager charged with first‑degree battery in a violent parking lot assault, continues to draw national attention, an alleged mugshot of his mother has begun circulating online.
Authorities confirm that Tiffany Lavonne Sikes, 41, was arrested in Garland County, Arkansas on May 30, 2025, on charges of Violation of the Omnibus DWI Act. Records show she was released after posting a $1,000 bond.
The viral spread of Sikes’ mugshot comes as her son faces potentially decades behind bars. Camferdam was arrested after a brutal fight outside a Circle K gas station in Hot Springs on January 17, where 20‑year‑old Noah Epperson suffered severe injuries, including a skull fracture and brain bleeding. The assault, captured in multiple viral videos, led to Camferdam’s arrest on January 19.
Under Arkansas law, first‑degree battery is a Class Y felony, carrying a sentence of 10 to 40 years or life in prison. Police have also arrested a second suspect, Marcus Ellison Denell Jr., 18, and say more arrests could follow as the investigation continues.
The circulation of Sikes’ mugshot has added another layer of public scrutiny to the case, with social media users drawing connections between her arrest and her son’s ongoing legal troubles. While her DWI charge is unrelated to the assault case, the timing has fueled online discussion and intensified media coverage.
Meanwhile, Epperson remains hospitalized in intensive care, with friends and family rallying around him. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support his recovery and assist his family financially.
As the investigation unfolds, both Camferdam’s criminal case and the viral mugshot of his mother highlight the broader impact of high‑profile arrests in the digital age, where court records and images can spread rapidly and shape public perception long before trial proceedings begin.
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