Stolen Vehicle From Williford Recovered, Arrest Made
On March 9, 2022, the Sharp County Dispatch received a complaint of a stolen motor vehicle from the Williford area. Detective Cham Buchanan was assigned to the case and entered…
Traffic Stop Leads To Two Arrested On Drug Charges
A traffic stop Monday in Calico Rock resulted in a vehicle search, a home search, as well as two arrests. According to the Chief Deputy Charley Melton, the officers noted…
Hardy Man Arrested On Drug Charges According To Sharp County
On March 14, 2022, an Izard County Deputy attempted to stop an orange Mitsubishi Eclipse on Highway 56 near the Sharp / Izard County line. The vehicle fled from the…
Jonesboro Police Ask For The Public’s Help Identifying Vehicle
Jonesboro Police stated:“Over the last few weeks this truck has been connected to a few thefts around town. If you recognize this truck, please give us a call at the…
Obituary: Helen Blackburn
Helen Blackburn,83, of Imboden died Saturday March 12, 2022 at her residence. Helen was born in Jonesboro on January 21, 1939 to Fritz and Bertha Miller Lewis. She was married…
Wrong Address Cost Firefighters Precious Time On Monday
On Monday the Lawrence County Dispatch received a 911 call from a female reporting a structure fire at 208 Lawrence 244 outside Black Rock. The Black Rock and Imboden Fire…
IF YOU’RE GOING TO DRINK TO ST. PADDY; PLAN A SAFE RIDE HOME
The boisterous celebrations of St. Patrick’s Day are expected to return this year. Regardless to what extent the celebrations may trend toward in local communities, drivers who may participate are…
Newport Man Found Guilty on Firearms Charge
On Thursday, March 10th, 2022, a Jackson County jury found Joel Hall, of Newport, guilty of Possession of a Firearm by Certain Persons. Representing the State of Arkansas were Deputy…
Sharp County Announces Numerous Arrest For Last Week
The following individuals were incarcerated last week in the Sharp County Detention Center, according to Chief Deputy Aaron Presser. Frank V. Fowler, 63, of Strawberry, was arrested for public intoxication.…
One Killed, Two Injured In Crash According To Arkansas State Police
Arkansas State Police are reporting an Indiana woman was killed and two others were injured early Saturday in a single vehicle crash on Hwy 67 in Clay County. Jessica Cruz,…
Tip Leads To Fugitive Arrest In Pocahontas Walmart Parking Lot
From Randolph County Sheriff Kevin Bell:“You may have seen Deputies and Pocahontas PD in the Pocahontas Walmart parking lot tonight on a traffic stop with this man, Brandon Burchfield. He…
Man Arrested With Drugs And Firearms After Traffic Stop
Richard Hancock, age 35, of Horseshoe Bend has been charged with multiple felony charges after a traffic stop yielded methamphetamine, an open container of alcohol, marijuana and a firearm. Arkansas…
Man Who Confessed To Killing Two Sharp County Residents Now Says He’s Not Guilty
Robert Lewis age 61, the man who authorities say confessed to killing two Sharp County residents identified as Quinley Lamb, age 43 and Brian Shackelford, age 51 along with a…
Randolph County Sheriff Delivers A Stern Warning To Sign Thieves
From Randolph County Sheriff Kevin Bell:To the person responsible for stealing these campaign signs, you need to understand a few things: 1) you’re not changing the outcome of the election…
Man Arrested After Stand Off With Law Enforcement
On Wednesday Stone County Sheriff’s Deputies along with officers from 16th Judicial District Drug Task Force, Mountain View Police Department, and the Arkansas Department of Corrections North Central K-9 Unit…
Daylight Savings Time 2022: Spring Forward
Daylight saving time 2022 will begin at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 13th when most U.S. states will spring forward an hour. Springing ahead in the spring and summer months…