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Prison inmate found hanged in cell

Thursday, March 2 by Ray King

The Ouachita River Correctional Unit has revealed that an inmate was found hanging in his cell. A news release said that on Tuesday, staff observed 39-year-old inmate Brandon Betts hanging in a locked single-man cell. Staff performed first aid at the cell until Betts was pronounced... Read More.

Detainee sets fire in single-man cell at Dub Brassell Detention Center

Tuesday, January 3 by Staff

Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services responded to a fire inside of the W.C. "Dub" Brassell Adult Detention Center Tuesday afternoon after a detainee in a single-man cell unit set fire to legal documents within his cell. Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. spoke with Deltaplex News following... Read More.

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Monticello man sentenced to prison after being caught with a cell phone inside of Drew County jail

Wednesday, June 8 by Staff

A 22-year-old Monticello man will serve 10 years in prison after he was caught posting selfies to Facebook from inside of the Drew County jail. Court documents obtained by Deltaplex News show that the Monticello Police Department notified the Drew County Sheriff’s Office on January... Read More.

White Hall PD warns of cell phone scams and spoofing

Monday, December 14 by Staff

A White Hall resident received a call on their cell phone from one of their contacts, a family member. The caller said that the family member had been kidnapped and the caller was going to kill the family member if a ransom was not paid via... Read More.

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JCSO and DEA locate cell phones, weapons, and other contraband inside of the W.C. “Dub” Brassell Adult Detention Center

Monday, August 31 by Staff

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office assisted by The Drug Enforcement Administration, conducted a search and shakedown at the W.C. "Dub" Brassell Adult Detention Center. JCSO Investigators recovered multiple cell phones, improvised weapons (shanks), cell phone chargers, lighters and earphones within the Detention Center. During... Read More.

UAPB graduate’s Sickle Cell Disease eliminated by Bone Marrow Transplant

Thursday, June 25 by Greg

While Phillip Sanders’ journey to a cure for his sickle cell disease was ultimately successful, it was a path with peaks and valleys and struggles and challenges. It’s beginning was relatively undramatic and took place during a conversation in October 2017 just after the conclusion... Read More.

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Free cell phone app said to relieve depression, anxiety

Thursday, May 28 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK – A cell phone app designed to treat depression showed a dramatic reduction in symptoms compared to those who relied on other methods or received no treatment at all, according to a recent University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) study. The results... Read More.

Arkansas inmate dies after being found hanging in cell

Tuesday, January 21 by Greg

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas prison officials said Sunday that a state prison inmate has died after being found hanging in his cell. The state Department of Correction said in a news release that David Shabazz, 53, was found by guards about 6:30 p.m.... Read More.

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Drugs and Cell Phones Found Dumped on Grady Farm; Police Say Contraband was Likely Headed for Prison Unit

Wednesday, October 3 by Greg

A Grady farmer recently contacted the Lincoln County Sheriff's Department after finding two trash bags containing drugs and cell phones on his property. Kenneth Robinson, 68, told responding Deputy Cody Jackson that he first noticed the bags on September 23rd at his farm located at... Read More.

Stories tagged with: cell

Prison inmate found hanged in cell

Detainee sets fire in single-man cell at Dub Brassell Detention Center

Monticello man sentenced to prison after being caught with a cell phone inside of Drew County jail

White Hall PD warns of cell phone scams and spoofing

JCSO and DEA locate cell phones, weapons, and other contraband inside of the W.C. “Dub” Brassell Adult Detention Center

UAPB graduate’s Sickle Cell Disease eliminated by Bone Marrow Transplant

Free cell phone app said to relieve depression, anxiety

Arkansas inmate dies after being found hanging in cell

Drugs and Cell Phones Found Dumped on Grady Farm; Police Say Contraband was Likely Headed for Prison Unit

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