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Sergeant confirms suspect arrested for Monday’s police homicide

Tuesday, October 6 by Greg

Pine Bluff Police have confirmed that a 19-year-old man booked into the adult detention center Monday night is one of the suspects in the shooting death of Detective Kevin Collins at the Econo Lodge on Blake Street. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Tuesday,... Read More.

Suspect in murder of Detective Kevin Collins identified

Tuesday, October 6 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Police Department has released the name of one of the suspects arrested for the murder of Detective Kevin Collins on Monday. 19-year-old Keshone Quanterious Smith of Pine Bluff has been booked into the W.C. “Dub” Brassell Detention Center on charges of Capital... Read More.

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Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. offers condolences for the loss of Detective Kevin Collins

Monday, October 5 by Staff

It is with profound sadness that the men and women of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and I extend our sincere condolences to Detective Kevin Collins' family, friends and fellow officers as well as the Jefferson County/Pine Bluff community, which has lost a devoted... Read More.

Police shooting major topic at Pine Bluff city council meeting

Monday, October 5 by Greg

By Ray King The shooting death of Pine Bluff Police Officer Kevin Collins Monday was a major topic during the Pine Bluff City Council’s meeting Monday at the Convention Center. Collins and two other detectives, Lt. Ralph Issac and Detective Kelsey Collins were at the Econo... Read More.

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Double homicide suspect Jory Worthen arrested in California by U.S. Marshall’s

Monday, October 5 by Staff

UPDATE 8:50 P.M.: The Camden police department has confirmed Worthen is in custody, and will hold a 10 a.m. press conference on Tuesday to share more information. ORIGINAL STORY: Jory Worthen, who is alleged to have murdered his girlfriend and her 4-year-old son at her... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Department mourns the loss of an officer following an officer involved shooting

Monday, October 5 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own following an officer involved shooting at the Econo Lodge at the corner of Martha Mitchell Expressway and Blake Street. The shots fired call went out across the radio at approximately 12:00... Read More.

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State Troopers sent to hospital to guard suspects in shooting of officers

Monday, October 5 by Ray King

As the investigation into a shooting that resulted in injuries to two Pine Bluff Police officers continues, Arkansas State Troopers were sent to Jefferson Regional Hospital to stand by with the 3 suspects in the incident. All 3 of the suspects have been shot... Read More.

Enforcement effort to curb distracted driving begins

Monday, October 5 by Ray King

Beginning today and continuing through October 12th, Arkansas law enforcement officers will join forces with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to participate in a high visibility enforcement effort directed at drivers violating distracted driving laws. Arkansas has joined... Read More.

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Arkansas State Police investigating an officer involved shooting at Econo Lodge

Monday, October 5 by Staff

The Arkansas State Police is handling an investigation into an officer involved shooting at the Econo Lodge at the corner of Blake and Martha Mitchell Expressway. Deltaplex News has been informed that at least two officers have been wounded in the shooting, and are being... Read More.

bond set in alleged assault Saturday

Monday, October 5 by Ray King

By Ray King A $3,500 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of pointing a gun at a woman during an altercation Saturday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jimmy Fisher Jr.,... Read More.

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COVID-19 cases increase by 488 Sunday

Monday, October 5 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas health officials reported another 488 cases of COVID-19 Sunday while the number of deaths due to the illness caused by the coronavirus rose by 18. There are now 1,425 reported deaths, 1,278 confirmed and 147 probable, due to COVID-19,... Read More.

Man accused of leaving children alone in vehicle

Monday, October 5 by Ray King

By Ray King A Mississippi man who said he had just moved to Pine Bluff was arrested Friday after he allegedly left two minor children in a vehicle for about two hours while he was inside the Saracen Casino. Michael Hamilton, 37, will have to post... Read More.

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