Fort Smith neurosurgeon arrested, facing aggravated assault charges involving a firearm
By Brett Rains
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FORT SMITH, Ark. (KHBS, KHOG) — Dr. Timothy Maryanov, a Fort Smith neurosurgeon who, according to his independent practice website, specializes in pain management, was arrested Monday night on two felony counts of aggravated assault on a family or household member involving a firearm, according to police and court records.
During a preliminary court hearing Thursday, Maryanov pleaded not guilty to the charges and was released from the Sebastian County Detention Center that afternoon on a $5,000 bond. He is scheduled to return to court in January.
According to police reports, two people inside a residence told officers that after a physical and verbal altercation, Maryanov pointed a gun at himself and then at them. One person told police that Maryanov was on new medication and woke up angry, and an officer reported that he smelled of alcohol. Police recovered a loaded 9mm handgun from inside the home, the report stated.
Online state records indicate Maryanov’s medical license remains valid. 40/29 News has reached out to the Arkansas Medical Board and the Department of Health to ask whether they are aware of the arrest; as of Thursday night, neither agency had responded. Maryanov has not responded to calls or text messages seeking comment.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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