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Alexander talks new police chief and crime in Pine Bluff

Thursday, July 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

With new police Chief Denise Richardson being sworn-in Wednesday, the subject of money for the department came up when Council member Joni Alexander appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show. Alexander was robbed at gunpoint three weeks ago and morning show host Greg Horne said... Read More.

Sheriff Woods Jr. talks crime in Pine Bluff; Grant money

Tuesday, March 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

As Jefferson County Sheriff’s Investigators work to solve a homicide reported in the county Monday, Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., was a guest on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Tuesday. The homicide was the first of the year outside the Pine Bluff City limits. Morning show... Read More.

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Skeletal remains identified as missing Drew County man

Thursday, February 17 by Staff

The Drew County Sheriff’s Office received information from the Arkansas State Crime Lab on Tuesday, February 14 that skeletal remains found in Drew County on December 27, 2021 have been identified as belonging to Barry Harmon. Harmon’s identity was found using dental analysis according to... Read More.

Jefferson County Sheriff talks juvenile crime and gang violence

Monday, December 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

Last week, Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. announced a new program designed to combat juvenile crime and gangs. On Monday, Woods appeared on TalkBack Live and talked about the program, particularly on the role Juvenile Court Judge Earnest E. Brown Jr. will play. After talking about how... Read More.

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Monticello Police Department searching for driver who may have been victim of a crime

Wednesday, October 13 by Staff

Monticello Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in locating or identifying the driver of the truck in the video. The driver is NOT wanted, but Detectives believe the driver may be the unknowing victim of a crime and needs them to come forward. The vehicle... Read More.

Inmate cause of death ruled “Undetermined” by state crime lab

Tuesday, August 10 by Greg

Jefferson County, Arkansas - August 10, 2021 - The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Internal Affairs Division (IAD) is nearing completion of an investigation into the death of a detainee, Dezman X. McBride. Dezmen X. McBride, 18, who was arrested on May 21, 2021, for Terroristic... Read More.

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Interim police chief discusses police force and major crime

Thursday, August 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Interim Pine Bluff Police Chief Lloyd Franklin Sr. talked about the department he took over two weeks ago when he appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Tuesday. Franklin responded to a question about the salvageability of the force. Franklin was also asked how... Read More.

Reported increase in crime linked to rise in property crimes

Wednesday, June 9 by Ray King

By Ray King Increases in property crimes last month, primarily commercial burglaries and thefts fueled a nearly 14 percent increase in overall crime, compared to a year ago. According to the police department monthly report, there were 433 crimes reported in May, compared to 380 in... Read More.

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Community survey outlines crime, quailty of life concerns

Tuesday, May 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King More than 45 percent of Pine Bluff residents who took part in a community survey said they do not believe Pine Bluff offers a good quality of life while 70 percent said the city does not offer a clean and healthy environment. The... Read More.

Council Member Alexander talks about crime; New Police Chief

Tuesday, May 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King In a wide-ranging discussion that touched on everything from the most recent city council meeting to crime in Pine Bluff, First Ward Council Member Joni Alexander on Tuesday said improvements need to be made in the area of dealing with criminal defendants. Speaking... Read More.

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Reported crime in 2020 down compared to 2019

Wednesday, February 3 by Ray King

By Ray King Reported crime in Pine Bluff declined by eight percent in 2020 compared to 2019, according to Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant. During a meeting of the City Council’s Public Safety Committee Wednesday, Sergeant said there were 4,361 crimes reported in 2019 and 4,010 in... Read More.

Pine Bluff PD Assistant Chief Kelvin Hadley on 2020 crime and controlling homicides

Thursday, January 21 by Greg

Pine Bluff Interim Assistant Chief of Police Kelvin Hadley reports that 2020 was "pretty good" year for the force in controlling crime outside of homicides. Hadley was asked what Pine Bluff PD can do to limit the number of homicides and said some are just... Read More.

Stories tagged with: crime

Alexander talks new police chief and crime in Pine Bluff

Sheriff Woods Jr. talks crime in Pine Bluff; Grant money

Skeletal remains identified as missing Drew County man

Jefferson County Sheriff talks juvenile crime and gang violence

Monticello Police Department searching for driver who may have been victim of a crime

Inmate cause of death ruled “Undetermined” by state crime lab

Interim police chief discusses police force and major crime

Reported increase in crime linked to rise in property crimes

Community survey outlines crime, quailty of life concerns

Council Member Alexander talks about crime; New Police Chief

Reported crime in 2020 down compared to 2019

Pine Bluff PD Assistant Chief Kelvin Hadley on 2020 crime and controlling homicides

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