Baxter County Sheriff’s Office Announces Scam Alert
From the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office:SCAM ALERT We have received a report today that someone is placing telephone calls to area citizens claiming to be a specific deputy, by name,…
DEPUTY ESCAPES POTENTIAL SERIOUS INJURIES WHEN TREE FALLS ACROSS HIS VEHICLE
Friday evening, July 14th, Baxter County Sheriff’s Sergeant Jamie Binnion escaped potential serious injury when the Sheriff’s Office truck he was driving was hit by a large falling tree. Sergeant…
FORMER ANIMAL SHELTER MANAGER ARRESTED FOR THEFT OF COUNTY PROPERTY
A former manager of the Baxter County Animal Shelter has been arrested for theft of county property. Michael Thomas Spears, 43 years old of Midway, was arrested Friday evening, July…
Norfork Man Found Deceased After Breaking into Home
Baxter County Sheriff’s Office has issued a statement detailing the discovery of a deceased male after officers responded to a home invasion call. Tuesday, July 11th officers responded to a…
Motorcycle pursuit ends in death of Baxter County Man
A motorcycle pursuit this morning has ended in the death of a Baxter County man. At approximately 9:58 AM today, June 27th, the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office was notified by…
Sheriff’s Office Computers Hacked According To Release
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office was notified on Friday, June 16th, by an agency of the Federal government that an overseas hackers’ group had managed to access one of the…
Boating incident in the Cranfield Area Being Investigated
A Baxter County man, 74-year-old ROBERT JAY LOUCK, died yesterday afternoon, June 20th, from injuries sustained in a boating accident at the Cranfield Marina on Lake Norfork. At approximately 3:14…
PAROLEE ARRESTED FOR MULTIPLE DRUG OFFENSES
A man currently on parole, 45 year old JAMES CLYDE OTTENBERG of rural Mountain Home, has been arrested on multiple drug charges after law enforcement authorities conducted a home visit…
Motorcycle Accident On Sunday Claims Life Of Mountain Home Woman
The Arkansas State Police is reporting that a 64-year-old woman identified as Mary Angela Vavruska was killed when a car attempted to turn left and turned into the path of…
Man Arrested After Renting Car, Reporting It Stolen, Trying To Trade It
Authorities report a man from Baxter County has been arrested for renting a car, reporting it stolen, and trying to trade it. According to records, 29-year-old Dale Louis Groth reportedly…
Burglary Suspect Met By Armed Homeowner
Baxter County is reporting a man accused of breaking into a home came face-to-face with an armed homeowner. Deputies arrested Braydan Anthony Sisk age 29 of Mountain Home early Thursday,…
BAXTER COUNTY WOMAN ARRESTED ON MURDER CHARGE
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 38 year old KRISTY SHAY LEEDHAM-JOHNSTON of rural Mountain Home on a charge of Murder in the First Degree following an investigation that…
SUSPECT IN CUSTODY FOLLOWING MANHUNT WEDNESDAY
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from other agencies, has arrested 39 year old TERRY LEE SHUMATE of Mountain Home on numerous charges following a manhunt that took place…
Safety Information and Tips for the Summer Season
It is that time of year that everyone starts hitting the lakes and rivers for that summertime water fun. Please remember that unfortunate accidents can occur while on our lakes…
Man Arrested After Standoff With Police
Authorities report David James O’Neal age 33 was stopped by law enforcement in Cotter but when asked to exit the vehicle he refused. During the encounter, a police officer was…
Man Injured In Weekend Fire Passes Away
Authorities say Harry Brian age 76 has died at the hospital after he was injured in a fire at the Baxter Retirement Village in Mountain Home early Saturday morning. Investigators…