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PB Fire Chief Howell and Mayor Washington discuss July 4 weekend plans

Friday, July 3 by Ray King

By Ray King With the 4th of July just a day away, Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief said Friday that shooting fireworks in the city limits of Pine Bluff is not allowed. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Shauwn Howell said a city... Read More.

PBPD Chief discusses accountability for officers on use of force policies

Friday, June 26 by Ray King

By Ray King Pine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant on Friday said participants in a community forum on policing Thursday focused mainly on the department’s use of force policies and how those policies will be enforced. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Sergeant said a... Read More.

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Chief Sergeant says defunding police departments is the wrong approach

Thursday, June 18 by Ray King

By Ray King Pine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant on Thursday said he understands the calls to defund police after the death of George Floyd in Minnesota and the subsequent death of a man in Atlanta, both at the hands of police officers, but taking... Read More.

Chief Shauwn Howell discusses construction of new fire station

Friday, June 5 by Ray King

By Ray King Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell said Friday that construction on the new fire station located near the Saracen Casino is nearly completed but there is currently no timeline on when it will be put into service. Appearing on the... Read More.

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PBPD’s Denise Richardson promoted to Deputy Chief

Thursday, June 4 by Ray King

By: Ray King Pine Bluff Police Capt. Denise Richardson has been promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief. Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant promoted Richardson Monday. She replaced Deputy Chief Terry Hopson who retired and is assigned to the Administration Division. Sergeant said Richardson has served in all... Read More.

Police chief says soft approach planned at solidarity rally Thursday

Wednesday, June 3 by Ray King

By Ray King Pine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant on Wednesday said officers will be present for a “solidarity rally” planned Thursday on the steps of City Hall but said there will be a “soft approach.” The rally is in response to the death of George... Read More.

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PBPD Chief Sergeant encourages peaceful protests

Tuesday, June 2 by Ray King

By Ray King While cities across the country including several in Arkansas have seen protests, some of them violent following the death of George Floyd in Minnesota last week, Pine Bluff has thus far been spared and Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant wants to keep it... Read More.

WHPD Chief Shapiro discusses court proceedings

Wednesday, May 20 by Ray King

By Ray King White Hall District Court met for the first time Wednesday and according to police chief Greg Shapiro, a number of people were expected to attend. Shapiro appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Wednesday morning. He said this will be the first time... Read More.

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PBPD Chief Kelvin Sergeant discusses curfew protocol

Monday, May 11 by Ray King

By Ray King While the curfew remains in effect for Pine Bluff and Jefferson County remains in effect until June 1, restaurants have reopened, and the Saracen Casino Annex is scheduled to reopen on May 18. The curfew currently is in effect from 9 p.m. to... Read More.

PBPD Chief comments on arrest of Thursday murder suspect

Friday, April 24 by Greg

An arrest has been made in connection to the murder of 48-year-old Armechi Morgan of Pine Bluff. Morgan was found deceased in his home in the 100 block of Talbot Street Thursday afternoon. Investigators at the scene told DeltaplexNews.com that the victim has been... Read More.

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PBPD Chief says tickets could be issued to violating town curfew; reckless driving

Wednesday, April 22 by Greg

Pine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant told DeltaplexNews.com Wednesday that over 100 warnings have been issued for curfew violators, but no hard copy citations have been issued. However, if a person is warned, then is found congregating at another location, they could now receive a... Read More.

PBPD Chief Kelvin Sergeant says crime is down in Pine Bluff

Friday, April 17 by Ray King

By Ray King Pine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant said Friday that after the storm hit Sunday night, his first job was to access where trees had fallen across roadways and onto houses, and make sure there were no people trapped inside. Appearing on the Oldies... Read More.

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PB Fire Chief Howell and Mayor Washington discuss July 4 weekend plans

PBPD Chief discusses accountability for officers on use of force policies

Chief Sergeant says defunding police departments is the wrong approach

Chief Shauwn Howell discusses construction of new fire station

PBPD’s Denise Richardson promoted to Deputy Chief

Police chief says soft approach planned at solidarity rally Thursday

PBPD Chief Sergeant encourages peaceful protests

WHPD Chief Shapiro discusses court proceedings

PBPD Chief Kelvin Sergeant discusses curfew protocol

PBPD Chief comments on arrest of Thursday murder suspect

PBPD Chief says tickets could be issued to violating town curfew; reckless driving

PBPD Chief Kelvin Sergeant says crime is down in Pine Bluff

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