Bond set for former deputy in fatal shooting

LONOKE, Ark. (AP) — A former Arkansas sheriff’s deputy charged with manslaughter for fatally shooting a white teenager whose death has drawn the attention of civil rights activists was released Monday on $15,000 bond. Michael Davis, a former sergeant with the Lonoke County sheriff’s office,... Read More.

Former deputy charged in teenager shooting death

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A former Arkansas sheriff’s deputy was charged Friday with manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a white teenager whose death has drawn the attention of national civil rights activists. A special prosecutor announced the felony charge against Michael Davis, a former... Read More.
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Cleveland County Sheriff Deputy injured in accident

According to the Cleveland County Sheriff's Department Facebook page, Deputy Paul Sims was, "seriously injured in an accident this morning on Highway 79 at the Saline River Bridge." The department stated that Sims is currently being treated for his injuries. There is little information about the... Read More.
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Man arrested in connection to assault on a Jefferson County Deputy

33-year-old Stephen Southerland, who was wanted in connection to a vehicle striking and dragging a Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy on Highway 270 in September, has been arrested along with two accomplices who are charged with hindering apprehension or prosecution along with other charges. 26-year-old Heath... Read More.

Quorum Court tables raise for Chief Deputy Tax Collector

By Ray King A proposal by Jefferson County Tax Collector Tony Washington to increase the salary of his chief deputy was tabled by the Quorum Court during a meeting conducted remotely Tuesday night. Washington said the Chief Deputy Clerk’s in offices of the other elected officials... Read More.
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Cody Hickmon named JCSO Detention Deputy of the Month

Jefferson County Detention Deputy Cody Hickman The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce that Cody Hickman is the Detention Deputy of the Month for June 2020. Deputy Hickman has exceeded the expectations of a detention deputy for the month of June. Joining the Jefferson County... Read More.