Jonesboro Police Officer Dies During Training Exercise
From the JPD:It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of one of our own. Patrolman Vincent Parks began his employment with the Jonesboro Police Department on June…
Jonesboro Police Arrest Prowler Suspect After Numerous Complaints
Since March of 2022, there have been at least 12 dispatch calls to the Links apartment complex in reference to someone prowling around their windows and removing their screen. In…
SUSPECT IDENTIFIED, JONESBORO SHOOTING SUSPECT FIRES ON TROOPERS AND LOCAL POLICE
The Arkansas State Police is investigating a shooting incident involving multiple law enforcement officers of the Jonesboro Police Department, Craighead County Sheriff’s Office and state troopers. The officers were the…
Suspect Killed After A Shooting At Riceland Foods In Jonesboro
From the Jonesboro Police Department:Around 10:30 this morning, Jonesboro Police Officers were called to the scene of a shooting at Riceland Foods located in the 200 block of Gee St.…
One Person Airlifted After Shooting Incident In Jonesboro
Emergency crews are on the scene of an afternoon shooting in the 3100 block of commerce. One person suffered injuries during an argument. Officers began rendering aid on scene. EMS…
JPD Arrest Teacher On 1st Degree Sexual Assault
An early morning arrest was made in an ongoing investigation by the JPD Internet Crimes Against Children Division. On April 21, 2022, the school resource officer for Nettleton High School…
Jonesboro Authorities Searching For Escapees From Youth Facility
Jonesboro Authorities Searching For Escapees From Youth Facility Local law enforcement along with Arkansas State Police are searching for two teenagers who escaped from Consolidated Youth Services, on Stadium Blvd.,…
Jonesboro PD Arrest Man On Charges Involving Minor
On 03/27 JPD officers responded to an address on Parkview in reference to a disturbance. Upon arrival, Officers made contact with a witness who advised that he found 23 year…
Jonesboro Police Ask For The Public’s Help Identifying Vehicle
Jonesboro Police stated:“Over the last few weeks this truck has been connected to a few thefts around town. If you recognize this truck, please give us a call at the…
Charges Filed Against Man In Strangulation Case
On November 21, 2021, the Jonesboro Police Department responded to an unresponsive person in the 2200 block of Clover Drive. Officers found Sabrina Benson lying on the floor of the…
Sharp County Woman Expected To Plead Guilty In Murder Trial
Isabelle R. Hauptman, age 20 of Sharp County is expected to appear in court this week in a murder case as her co-defendant pleaded guilty to burglary and weapons charges…
Jonesboro Man Sentenced For Killing Bono Man In 2020
Mark Austin Slaughter, age 25, of Jonesboro has been convicted in murder case of Brandon Glen Broadway of Bono according to court documents. Slaughter was arrested in Oklahoma and plead…
Jonesboro Man Arrested After High Speed Chase
Batesville Police were called to Home Depot around 2 p.m. last Friday after an employee noticed a man who had been sitting in a pickup truck parked in the same…
Tip Leads To The Arrest Of A Man For Computer Child Pornography
Jonesboro Police released the following on the arrest of Phillip Hollis on child pornography charges. JPD stated “December 9, 2021, our Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force received a CyberTip…
Jonesboro Police Arrest Man On Sexual Indecency With Child Charges
On September 29th, a detective with the Fayetteville Police Department contacted our ICAC Division asking for assistance with an investigation out of their city. We were advised that the alleged…
Three Injured Including A Police Officer In Wednesday Crash
A crash that happened just before 10pm on Wednesday night injured three people including a Jonesboro Police Officer. The accident occurred at the intersection of Culberhouse Road and Johnson Avenue.…