Author: Greg
Sheridan parents informed of threat
UPDATE: as of 7:48 am this morning the following message was sent to Sheridan school parents:
SSD families: In the event you choose to keep your student(s) home from school today, it will not be counted against them.
The following text message was sent to Sheridan... Read More.
14 year old death ruled homicide, mom in custody
On February 27, 2023, Deputies were dispatched to the 200 block of Beale Street in Tucker, Arkansas in regards to an unresponsive fourteen-year-old female. The child was identified as Ciana Roberts. Roberts was transported to Jefferson Regional Medical Center (JRMC) by Emergency Ambulance Services... Read More.
Justices vote down appropriation to pay outstanding Jefferson County bills
By Ray King
Legislation to appropriate more than $392,000 that was needed to pay outstanding bills was voted down during a special called meeting of the Quorum Court Tuesday night.
County Judge Gerald Robinson called the meeting to take care of more than 20 proposed ordinances... Read More.
Julius “JuJu” Ford arrested for murder in Arkadelphia
On August 15, 2023, at approximately 5:50 P.M., homicide suspect, Julius Ford, was arrested in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.
Ford will be transported to W.C. Dub Brassell Detention Center and booked in for Capital Murder.
Original Post:
On August 12, 2023, around 11:15 A.M., Officers were dispatched to 2709 East... Read More.
PBPD announce details of homicide on Myrtle St in Pine Bluff in July
Special to Deltaplex from Pine Bluff Police Department
8/15/2023
Recent Homicide
On July 29, 2023, around 1:08 P.M., Officers were dispatched to the area of 801 South Myrtle, in reference to gunshots in the area. Officers arrived on scene and talked to a black male, later identified... Read More.
Arrest made for Saturday homicide at Dollar Tree on E Harding
Pine Bluff Police have arrested 2 men for Capital Murder in connection with the Saturday shooting of 30 year old Ryan Wear on East Harding in the parking lot of Dollar Tree
21 year old Javreon Trevon Mcgown and 19 year old Gregory Lamont Mcgown... Read More.
Runaway teen found safe
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is glad to report that Johnny Munnerlyn, a runaway juvenile, has been located and is safe.
Original story:
August 9, 2023
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance locating Johnny Munnerlyn (14), a runaway juvenile. On August 8, 2023,... Read More.
Suspect wanted in Saturday Dollar Tree homicide
Identified Murder Suspect
Detectives with Pine Bluff Police Department have identified 22-year-old, Julius Ford, as the suspect in the murder that occurred on 08/12/2023, at 2709 East Harding Avenue (Dollar Tree).
Detectives are asking for assistance in locating Julius Ford, aka (Juju), who is a black... Read More.
30 year old male killed on E Harding in Pine Bluff Saturday morning
Press release from Pine Bluff Police:
Officers were dispatched to 2709 East Harding Avenue (Dollar Tree), in reference to a shooting. Officers arrived on scene and noticed a 30-year-old black male slumped over inside his vehicle. The victim had a gunshot wound to the right... Read More.
Friday night drive by shooting in PB leaves 4 shot, 20 and 15 year olds in custody
20 year old Joseph Westmoreland, identified by detectives to be the drive by shooter in Friday nights incident at 1100 W 16th Avenue, is in custody. Westmoreland turned himself in to the Pine Bluff Police Department around 12:40 A.M. on 08/12/2023.
Westmoreland was later booked... Read More.
Former PB city council member Thelma Walker dies
Former Pine Bluff City Council member Thelma Walker died Aug. 4, according to an announcement from Brown Funeral Home.
Walker, 82, represented Ward 1 and served on the council until 2016 when she was defeated in a run-off by Joni Alexander.
Her son, Danny Walker was... Read More.
