ARRESTS MADE IN DOUBLE SHOOTING INCIDENT FROM MARCH 30TH
Two people have been arrested in relation to the double shooting incident that occurred on March 30, 2026 on Bay Hill Place in rural Mountain Home. This incident resulted in…
ARREST MADE IN BAXTER COUNTY FOLLOWING CHILD EXPLOITATION AND EXPLOSIVES INVESTIGATION
GAMALIEL, Ark. — The Arkansas State Police (ASP), in coordination with the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, has arrested Michael Raymond Wamser Jr., 61, of…
DOUBLE SHOOTING SENDS TWO MEN TO HOSPITAL AFTER EXCHANGE OF GUNFIRE
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a double shooting that occurred Monday evening, March 30th. At approximately 8:05 PM Monday, the Sheriff’s Office received a report of a disturbance…
SEX OFFENDER ARRESTED AFTER BEING FOUND IN CITY PARK
A registered sex offender has been arrested for entering a city park after he was found at the Lancaster City Park in Gassville in the early morning hours. JEREMIAH WAYNE…
WOMAN ARRESTED FOR DEFRAUDING ELDERLY VICTIM SHE WAS A HIRED CAREGIVER FOR
A Yellville woman, 55 year old LAURELYE IRENE LUNDAY, has been arrested in connection with an investigation into defrauding an elderly person she had been hired to be a caregiver…
North Arkansas Man Nabbed In Sting Operation
A Baxter County man, 48 year old KENNY RAY SLACK, was arrested today, January 21, 2026, on an outstanding bench warrant from the Baxter County Circuit Court for three felony…
Man Arrested For Stealing Car 4 Days After Being Released From Jail For Stealing A Car
Authorities report a Mountain Home man was arrested for stealing a vehicle just four days after being released from jail for the same crime. Kole Edward Brahm, age 26, was…
EARLY MORNING VEHICLE PURSUIT LANDS MAN IN JAIL
An early morning vehicle pursuit that began in Mountain Home has resulted in the arrest of an Isabella, Missouri man on various charges. At approximately 6:45 AM today, Sheriff’s Deputy…
Fourth Arrest Made In Large North Arkansas Meth Bust
Baxter County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a fourth individual in connection with a large methamphetamine seizure that occurred last week at a residence on Highway 62 East in…
Third Arrest Made In Large Meth Bust, Search Warrant Turns Up Nearly 11 Pounds Of Meth
Authorities announced a third person has been arrested in connection with a large methamphetamine seizure made last week near Mountain Home. Cameron Baker Jr., 22, of Calico Rock, was arrested…
WOMAN ARRESTED AFTER FLEEING FROM DEPUTIES IN STOLEN VEHICLE
A Flippin woman, 39 year old KELLY NICOLE MOORE, was arrested this afternoon, October 31st, after a brief vehicle pursuit in a stolen vehicle. At approximately 12:36 PM, Sheriff’s Deputies…
PAROLEE ARRESTED ON FELONY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND DRUG CHARGES
Deputies arrested 35 year old WESLEY GRANT BRAY Wednesday morning, October 29th, on various charges after responding to a report of a domestic disturbance at 5555 Hwy 62 East. At…
Massage Parlor Investigation Leads To Arrest
Authorities in Mountain Home arrested a woman following an investigation into alleged illegal activity at a local massage business. Lihua Yu, age 55 was arrested and charged with felony criminal…
Habitual Offender Arrested After Pursuit
Habitual Offender Arrested After Pursuit Jonathan Cole Smith Tuesday, August 26 at approximately 6:30, Baxter County Deputy, Tanner Anderson was patrolling in the area of County Road 27 when he…
THREE “MONEY MULES” ARRESTED IN JOINT OPERATION TARGETING FRAUDULENT SCAMMERS
A several day joint operation by federal, state, and local law enforcement authorities has resulted in the arrest of three men on charges related to fraud and scam activities. This…
ARRESTS MADE IN THEFTS FROM AREA BOAT DOCKS
08/12/2025 Two arrests have been made and a third arrest is pending following an investigation into several break-ins and thefts are area marinas that were reported in July. Beginning on…