Saffell Woman Arrested On Probation Revocation
Reana Lyn Juban, age 34 of Saffell was arrested on Friday March 13th 2026 according to online booking records. Juban was taken to the Independence County Jail and charged with…
Independence County Issues Weather Damage Advisory
Severe weather this morning has caused damage and downed trees throughout Independence county. If you are traveling today, please use caution. The Independence Sheriff’s Department, local fire departments, the County…
Stepfather Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 11 Year Old
Independence County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Travis Andrew Matlock , age 33 of Oil Trough after he was accused of sexually assaulting a child. Travis Andrew Matlock was arrested and is…
Convicted Offender Arrested After Failing To Comply
A convicted sex offender in Independence County has been arrested after authorities say he failed to comply with sex offender registration and reporting requirements. Nicholas Horton Smith, age 34, was…
Pursuit Ends in Foot Chase; Suspect Still at Large
From the Independence County Sheriff’s Office: Early yesterday morning, the Arkansas State Police initiated a vehicle pursuit that led into Independence County. The Independence County Sheriff’s Department responded to assist…
Independence County Sheriff’s Office Participates In “Operation Fun in the Sun”
The Independence County Sheriff’s Department, in cooperation with Arkansas Department of Corrections Division of Community Corrections, and Batesville Police Department recently conducted a series of sex offender compliance checks within…
Batesville Man Arrested In Connection With Cattle Theft, Investigation Continues
Independence County authorities report they have recovered nine stolen cattle valued at more than $15,000 in Independence County. A investigation began after authorities received a tip from a local sale…
Independence County Accident Claims Life Of Pennsylvania Man
Authorities report a Pennsylvania man was killed in a rollover crash after his vehicle traveled off the road in Independence County. According to the Arkansas State Police Fatal Crash Report,…
Investigation Ongoing After Two Bodies Discovered In Residence
Authorities in Independence County are investigating after two people were discovered dead inside a residence on Old Camp Road, in Independence County. Independence County Deputies responded to a welfare check…
Independence County Recognizes Officers Heroism
From the Independence County Sheriff’s Office: A true act of professionalism and selflessness is prioritizing the needs of others, especially risking your life to save the life of another! Cpl.…
Independence County Authorities Release Identities Of Storm Fatalities
Authorities in Independence County have identified three residents who were killed in the deadly Friday night storms. The victims identified by Independence County authorities were Evelyn Ginn, Norma Mobley, and…
3 FATALITIES CONFIRMED AFTER WIDESPREAD STORM DAMAGE, STATE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER ACTIVATES
3 FATALITIES CONFIRMED AFTER WIDESPREAD STORM DAMAGE, STATE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER ACTIVATES March 15, 2025 NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Three fatalities have been confirmed in Independence County, and 29…
Local Wrestler And Habitual Offender “Tik Tok Tommy”Charged With Possession Of Child Porn
Thomas Wayne Ashcraft Jr., aka “Tik Tok Tommy” age 38 has been charged in Independence County with (6) counts of Distributing/Possessing/Viewing Matter Depicting Child Sex. The new charges stem after…
Habitual Offender Arrested Again
Thomas Wayne Ashcraft of Cave City was arrested on February 7th by the Independence County Sheriff’s Office on charges of (2 counts) Revocation of SIS and a Felony Court Pick…
Independence County Man Arrested In Undercover FBI Operation
An Independence County resident has been arrested and charged with two felony counts related to child exploitation material, according to Independence County Circuit Court records. Christopher Daniel Otero, 33, was…
Man Arrested After High Speed Chase On Sunday
Independence County Deputies arrested a Cave City man on Sunday after he led them in a high-speed chase causing the suspects vehicle to go airborne. On Sunday, Nov. 3, officers…