Jefferson County Sheriff Explains Why Jail Refuses to Accept DWI Arrests
Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. is addressing growing public concern after Pine Bluff police confirmed that former officer... Read More.
Crime Beat
Arkansas State Police Investigating Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Pine Bluff
A late-night police encounter on Friday ended in a fatal officer-involved shooting, now under investigation by the Arkansas State... Read More.
Desha County Circuit Court Issues Sentences in Multiple Cases
Several defendants entered negotiated pleas and were sentenced Monday, November 17, in Desha County Circuit Court.
Kentracion Vincent pleaded guilty... Read More.
Star City Man Charged with Fraudulent Credit Card Refunds at Dollar General
By Ray King
A $1,500 bond was set Friday for a Star City man accused of giving cash refunds on... Read More.
Officer Fired After Crashing Police Car Into Store at Over 100 MPH Following Social Event
Police officials said Thursday that now former officer Xavier Higgins was traveling at speeds above 100 miles per hour... Read More.
Pine Bluff Man Found Guilty of Negligent Homicide, Sentenced to Time Served
A Pine Bluff man originally charged with murder in connection with an August 2024 shooting has been found guilty... Read More.
Pine Bluff Sees Sharp Decline in Shots-Fired Calls in Early November, Police Report
During the latest Shooting Review held Thursday, the Pine Bluff Police Department and Group Violence Intervention reported a significant... Read More.
$250,000 Bond Set for England Assistant Principal Accused of Rape & Other Sexual Assault Charges
The assistant principal at England High School, who was arrested earlier this week following allegations involving a 14-year-old boy,... Read More.
Pine Bluff Man Held on $15,000 Bond After Allegedly Shooting a Man
By Ray King
A $15,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of shooting another man while... Read More.
Jefferson County Man Accused of Pulling Knife on Internet Installer Receives Five Thousand Dollar Bond
By Ray King
A $5,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Jefferson County man accused of pulling a knife on... Read More.
Pine Bluff Police Arrest Suspect in Tuesday Night Shooting
Pine Bluff Police have arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with a Tuesday night shooting that left another man... Read More.
Multi-Agency Pursuit Ends in Arrest of Louisiana Fugitive in Desha County
A Louisiana man wanted on a nationwide warrant was taken into custody Saturday afternoon after a multi-jurisdictional police pursuit... Read More.
