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DEA announces launch of operation to focus on main U.S. methamphetamine trafficking transportation hubs

Tuesday, February 25 by Greg

NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon announced the DEA will direct enforcement resources to methamphetamine “transportation hubs” — areas where methamphetamine is often trafficked in bulk and then distributed across the country.While continuing to focus on stopping drugs being... Read More.

Arkansas cemetery allows Confederate flags despite protests

Monday, February 24 by Greg

EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas cemetery will continue allowing individuals or groups to place Confederate flags on grave markers unless a family member of the deceased objects, despite complaints the flag is a racist symbol. Eureka Springs’ cemetery commission approved an amendment earlier... Read More.

‘Skull Breaker Challenge ’ leaves Pine Bluff teen with concussion

Monday, February 24 by Greg

A Pine Bluff student has been seriously injured at Southeast Arkansas Preparatory School after he was unknowingly used in a dangerous challenge that’s spreading on TikTok called the ‘Skull Breaker Challenge.’The challenge involves three people lining up to jump, but instead of jumping the... Read More.

Michael Peal, 31, Pine Bluff

Monday, February 24 by Greg

Booking #: 167291Age: 31Gender: MaleRace: African AmericanAddress: Pine Bluff, ARBooking Date: 02-22-2020 - 8:26 pmCharges:Fleeing-FLEEING Failure to Stop at Stop Sign Disregarding Red Light Open Container No Proof of Insurance Reckless Driving Resisting arrest - Refusal to submit to arrest-RESISTING ARREST / THREATENS FORCE Driver's Licenses Suspended Careless/Prohibited Driving Possession of controlled substances

Brian Lekeith McDowell, 29, Pine Bluff

Monday, February 24 by Greg

Booking #: 121654Age: 29Gender: MaleRace: African AmericanAddress: Pine Bluff, ARBooking Date: 02-22-2020 - 4:10 pmCharges:POSSESS CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE Absconder Warrant Parole/Probation Obstructing governmental operations-OBSTRUCTS, IMPAIRS, HINDERS, THE PERFORMANCE A GOVERNMENT FUNCTION Driver's Licenses Suspended No Proof of Insurance

Kenneth Hunt, 31, Pine Bluff

Monday, February 24 by Greg

Booking #: 101013Age: 31Gender: MaleRace: African AmericanAddress: Pine Bluff, ARBooking Date: 02-22-2020 - 2:36 pmCharges:POSS CONT SUB WITH PURPOSE MARIJUANA POSS WITH PURPOSE TO DELIVER Poss Cont Sub with Purpose Poss Cont Sub with Purpose Simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms-SIMULTANEOUS POSSESSION OF DRUGS AND FIREARMS Possession of firearms by certain persons-POSSESSION OF FIREARM BY... Read More.

Robert Sexton, 26, Pine Bluff

Monday, February 24 by Greg

Booking #: 175329Age: 26Gender: MaleRace: CaucasianAddress: Pine Bluff, ARBooking Date: 02-22-2020 - 1:40 amCharges:THEFT - SHOPLIFTING

Candace Gibson, 32, Pine Bluff

Monday, February 24 by Greg

Booking #: 101946Age: 32Gender: FemaleRace: African AmericanAddress: Pine Bluff, ARBooking Date: 02-21-2020 - 9:12 pmCharges:3rd degree assault a family or household member Failure to appear-FAILURE TO APPEAR

Thomas Foots, 28, Pine Bluff

Monday, February 24 by Greg

Booking #: 103087Age: 28Gender: MaleRace: African AmericanAddress: Pine Bluff, ARBooking Date: 02-21-2020 - 8:40 pmCharges:Violation of a protection order-VIOLATION OF A PROTECTION ORDER Fleeing-FLEEING

Arkansas lottery chief opposes ‘amusement machines’ effort

Monday, February 24 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The head of Arkansas’ lottery on Friday said he opposes a measure a group is trying to get on the ballot that would allow thousands of coin-operated “amusement machines” around the state to raise money for the lottery program. Lottery... Read More.

Attorney General cautions vacation home renters before spring break

Monday, February 24 by Greg

Renting personal properties for vacations has gained popularity in recent years with the creation of online marketplaces like Airbnb and VRBO. However, vacation rentals make the hosts and visitors vulnerable to theft, Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge warned in a news release.While the home... Read More.

Arkansas candidate’s political ties targeted in court race

Sunday, February 23 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The race for a seat on the Arkansas Supreme Court is technically nonpartisan, but the close ties of one of the two main candidates to the state Republican Party — she’s married to its leader — highlight just how... Read More.