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…
Pursuit And Manhunt Ends In Arrest
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office reports that Trevior Henley, age 51 was arrested after a pursuit and manhunt. Henley was captured and charged with a felony count of fleeing by…
Man Charged In Fatal February Accident
Jason Paul Boisclair, age 39 of Gassville has been charged by Baxter County with felony counts of negligent homicide and battery in the second degree and misdemeanor counts of driving…
DEPUTIES ARREST MAN AFTER A HOME INVASION OCCURRED
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 36 year old ZACHERY OATES JOHNSTON of Gamaliel for several offenses after responding to a 9-1-1 call early Tuesday morning, March 7th on…
Man Charged Shooting At Occupied Home
A Norfork man was arrested after deputies alleged he shot at a home with people inside. The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office said James Addison Rorex, III age 37 was arrested…
ARREST MADE FOR SOLICITATION TO COMMIT MURDER
A Fulton County man, 27 year old TRISTAN JEDIDIAH HUBER of Viola, was arrested Saturday, March 4th, on multiple felony charges following an investigation into a complaint that HUBER was…
FUGITIVE FROM SOUTH CAROLINA ARRESTED WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AFTER TWO HOUR SEARCH
On Wednesday afternoon, February 22nd, the Sheriff’s Office arrested 27 year old JUAN CARLOS MORALES on outstanding felony warrants from the State of South Carolina. The arrest came about after…
Man Cashes Stolen Check, is Arrested In Baxter County
Authorities report a man from Mountain Home, AR has been arrested after attempting to cash a stolen check at the First Security Bank in Gassville. This investigation began after the…
Man Arrested for a Second Time on Sexual Assault
A Mountain Home man has been arrested and released for the second time in a year on charges of sexual assault. According to authorities David Eugene White, age 75 who…
SUSPECT APPREHENDED FRIDAY EVENING AFTER VEHICLE PURSUIT
A Baxter County man, 29 year old JUSTIN SPIRES, was arrested Friday night, February 3rd, after fleeing from deputies in a motor vehicle. At approximately 8:44 PM that evening, Sheriff’s…
Woman Arrested For Trafficking Fentanyl In Baxter County
A 29-year-old female individual from Midway was arrested on a Class Y Charge for trafficking fentanyl. An investigation began with the Arkansas State Police meeting with an informant and the…
Man Arrested For Operating A Gambling House
Authorities are reporting a Mountain Home resident has been arrested and released after posting bond, after law enforcement discovered he was operating what was described as a “Gambling House” out…
Two Charged In Endangering Welfare Of Child Investigation
Authorities say Tomalee Hodges, age 39 from Clarkridge, AR has been formally charged with 1st Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child after appearing in the Baxter County Circuit Court…