INMATE PHONE SCAM ALERT
The Izard County Sheriff’s Office has received several calls from citizens reporting that they have been contacted by individuals claiming to be with the Izard County Sheriff’s Office and offering…
Small town news commentary from Imboden, Arkansas
The Izard County Sheriff’s Office has received several calls from citizens reporting that they have been contacted by individuals claiming to be with the Izard County Sheriff’s Office and offering…
August 31st, 2026 According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were incarcerated last week. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Billy Plunkett, 52 of Mount…
Over the past several days, we have received several calls from citizens reporting attempts by scammers to take their hard-earned money. While the scams may be presented in different ways,…
August 17th, 2026 According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were incarcerated last week. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Calvin McDonald, 60 of Wideman,…
August 3rd, 2026 According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were incarcerated last week. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Randy Hobbs, 63 of Horseshoe…
UPDATE FROM IZARD COUNTY: BLACK ROCK MAN ARRESTED FOR SEXUAL SOLICITATION OF A MINOR July 27, 2026 Caleb Elgin Jackson, 25 of Black Rock, was arrested on July 25 on…
July 13th, 2026 According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were incarcerated last week. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Paul Short, 45 of Brockwell,…
July 6th, 2026 According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were incarcerated last week. All people are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Lisa McCumber, 64 of Norfork,…
June 15th, 2026 According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were incarcerated last week. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Jill Dayberry, 41 of Mountain…
Four people were arrested and charged on June 10th on Controlled Substance charges. Cole Staggs was arrested and charged with : Parole Hold Possession Of Meth/Cocaine w/ purpose to deliver…
June 8th, 2026 According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were incarcerated for the last two weeks. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Dylan Alberson,…
May 4th, 2026 According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were incarcerated last week. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Bruce Whitenack, 44 of Melbourne,…
MAY 1, 2026 Statement from Izard County Sheriff Charley Melton today: Today, my office was notified that Prosecutor Drew Smith has concluded that, based on the facts presently available, Deputy…
April 27th, 2026 According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were incarcerated last week. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Matthew Dore, 25 of Horseshoe…
IZARD COUNTY – The Arkansas State Police, ASP, Criminal Investigation Division, CID, has opened an investigation into an officer‑involved shooting death at the request of the Izard County Sheriff’s Office.…
On April 18, 2026, at approximately 9:45 a.m., Izard County Dispatch received a call regarding a disturbance involving an individual making threats while armed with a knife. Upon arrival, deputies…