Linda Ruff Arrested
Jefferson County Sheriff's office arrested and booked Linda Ruff from Pine Bluff Monday evening September 24, 2018 at 7:42 pm. She did not appear to face her shoplifting charge. Bond is $1095. Ruff is 44 years old.
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Andrew Murphy Arrested for Possession of Controlled Substances
Andrew Murphy, 20, was arrested by Jefferson County sheriffs department and booked into the county detention center at 12:41 am today, September 25, 2018. Murphy's bond is listed for $1425.
He was charged with purchase and possession of intoxicating liquor by a minor.
Courtney Cortez Lane, 29, Murdered Monday Morning at 26th and Olive in Pine Bluff
Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley identified the victim of today’s homicide as Courtney Cortez Lane, 29, of Pine Bluff. Lane was pronounced dead at the scene at 11:58 a.m. The cause of death was listed as multiple gunshot wounds. Kelley said the body would... Read More.
Monday Morning Shooting in Pine Bluff; Courtney Lane Murdered
Update 4:32 Pm
Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley identified the victim of today's homicide as Courtney Cortez Lane, 29, of Pine Bluff. Lane was pronounced dead at the scene at 11:58 a.m. The cause of death was listed as multiple gunshot wounds. Kelley said the... Read More.
Urquhart and Armstrong Arrested on Drug and Weapons Charges
Two Pine Bluff men were arrested last week on drug and weapons charges.
An investigation into alleged drug activity in central part of the city resulted in the arrests of Demetrius Urquhart, 46, and Timothy Armstrong, 48.
Both were taken into custody after police vice and... Read More.
City and County Working to Address Mosquito Problem
Mosquitoes have been overtaking many areas Pine Bluff in recent days. Mayor Shirley Washington said on Friday that she is working with other officials to formulate an action plan.
Heavy rainfall that caused flash flooding two weeks ago, along with the additional rain this weekend,... Read More.
Curtis Beavers Jr. Officially Charged With Murder In August Homicide
A Pine Bluff man has been officially charged of shooting another man to death in August.
Curtis Beavers, Jr., 34, was charged with first-degree murder in the death of Theodis Morris, 47, by Prosecuting Attorney S. Kyle Hunter. Morris' body was found in front of... Read More.
Marcella Romack, First Degree Battery Suspect, Wanted by Police
The Pine Bluff Police Department (PBPD) is asking for your help with locating a first degree battery suspect, 25-year-old Marcella Romack.
On September 17, 2018 around 2 p.m., Romack stabbed a male multiple times. She then fled the scene, according to a PBPD release. The... Read More.
Jarell Terry to Serve Life In Prison for Murder
A McGehee man will serve the rest of his life behind bars after being convicted of first degree murder.
Jarell Terry, 25, was convicted by a Drew County jury of first degree murder, aggravated robbery and theft on September 12, 2018. Terry was accused in... Read More.
Drugs Found on Man Arrested for Disorderly Conduct
A Pine Bluff man who was arrested on a misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge in the early morning hours Sunday is facing two felony allegations after police found Xanax and Ecstasy in his possession.
Toran Conaway, 26, was taken into custody by off-duty police officers who... Read More.
Rison Woman Arrested on Drug Charges at Probation Office
A Rison woman was arrested on drug-related charges Monday after a probation officer found suspected methamphetamine and a smoking pipe in her vehicle.
Kristin Burk, 21, had reported to probation officer Dustin Parker on Monday. In a previous visit, she tested positive for methamphetamine, according... Read More.
Reports of Shots Leads to Three Arrests
Three Pine Bluff men have been arrested and two handguns seized, one of which was reported stolen. This occurred on Saturday after a report of shots being fired in the area of an apartment complex on the west side of Pine Bluff Saturday.
Herbert Williams,... Read More.
