Sheriff’s Deputies Act As Storm Chasers During Tuesday’s Storms
Deputies from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office spent last Tuesday evening in the south part of Lawrence County as “Storm Spotters”. Around 9pm reports of a possible funnel cloud 6…
Dedication Set for Beatles Sculpture in Walnut Ridge
(Walnut Ridge, Ark.)- The Beatles are coming back to Walnut Ridge! Plans have been set for a September unveiling of the Beatles sculpture that is to be erected at Walnut…
Investigation Into Woman Scammed In Smithville Leads To Arrest By The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office And Hoxie PD
On April 19, 2011 the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Dept with assistance from the Hoxie Police Dept arrested Michael Morse (03/12/70) of Hoxie for theft by deception. The arrest came after…
Make the most of Spring.
Spring is in the air here in the Ozarks. Flowers are in bloom, the weather is warmer, and there are a few more hours of daylight.  Here are a…
Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office Arrest A Pocahontas Man On Warrants
April 11th the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office arrested Mark Thomas of Pocahontas on two seperate Alias Bench Warrants. Mark Thomas had warrants for felon in possession of a firearm, which…
Victorian Shopper Basket Weaving Workshop
Victorian Shopper Basket Weaving Workshop 9:00am – 4:00pm or until done Registration Fee: $45 There is something about weaving a basket that takes you back to a simpler time and…
Ravenden Man Becomes The 10th “Most Wanted” Arrest For The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office
Friday April 15th, the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department arrested Matthew Scott Swartzlander on outstanding warrants. According to Lawrence County Sheriff Jody Dotson, the Sheriff’s Office received several tips stating that…
Grecian Gardens Sloan-Hendrix Prom 2011
The Sloan-Hendrix High School Junior Senior Banquet and Prom 2011 was held at the Sloan-Hendrix Campus on Friday night , April 15th. The night began with the Grand March, followed…
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Safe, stable, and nurturing relationships between children and adults are a buffer against maltreatment and other adverse exposures occurring during childhood that compromise long-term health. The Issue Unfortunately, not all…
Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office To Host 2nd RX Takeback Program In April
Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office To Host 2nd RX Takeback Program In April Sheriff Jody Dotson has announced that the Sheriff’s Department will host it’s 2nd RX Takeback Program on April…
Tip From A Concerned Citizen Leads To Marijuana Arrest By Lawrence County Deputies
On March 14, 2011 the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Dept arrested Timothy Harbin (11/18/81) of Minturn for possession of a controlled substance (marijuana), manufacture of a controlled substance (marijuana) and possession…
City of Imboden Spring Clean-Up
The City of Imboden Spring Clean-Up is scheduled for Saturday May 7th. Dumpsters will be available from 8am to 3pm. The dumpster will be located at the corner of Walnut…
Drug Task Force Arrest 13 Including A Ravenden And Smithville Woman
Third Judicial Drug Task Force along with Lawrence, Sharp and Jackson County Sheriff’s Departments took part in a 3 county drug sting. Aaron Branson Ellis was arrested in the roundup…
Underage Drinking And Driving Is Focus Of Future Checkpoints
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office will join forces with other law enforcement agencies April 15th – 24th looking for drunk drivers with an emphasis on those under the age of…
Father And Son From Imboden Arrested On Separate Drug Charges
On Monday, 60 year old Bob Castleman of Fairview Road just outside of imboden was arrested by the Hoxie Police Department for possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to manufacture…
Sheriff Dotson Visits Hillcrest Elementary And Takes On A Tough Subject
Sheriff Jody Dotson and Detective Andrew Turner of the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office visited Hillcrest Elementary School on April 8th for a special presentation. Grades 4 through 6 attended a…