New charges filed against former Dermott police officer

New charges have been filed against a former Dermott Police Officer who was already facing felony witness bribery allegations. According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News, Lee Van Brown, 56, was charged with felony terroristic threatening stemming from an incident that allegedly occurred in October. The newspaper... Read More.

Charges filed against former Dermott police officers

Two former Dermott Police officers have been charged with bribery or tampering with physical evidence. According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News, Lee Van Brown, 55, is charged with one count of bribery, a Class B felony. His brother, Lee Edward Brown, 49, is charged with... Read More.
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Former Dermott City employee arrested on theft allegations

A former City of Dermott employee has been arrested on theft of property allegations. According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News, Shamia Jefferson turned herself in to authorities in Chicot County April 1 following an investigation by the Public Integrity Division of the Arkansas Attorney General’s... Read More.

McGehee and Dermott set spring cleaning events

Spring cleaning events are planned at both McGehee and Dermott, according to the McGehee Dermott Times-News. The newspaper reported that annual spring cleanup activities have already started in Dermott and will run through April 2 while events in McGehee will begin March 29 and end... Read More.
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Dermott man killed in Monday accident

A Dermott man was killed in a one-vehicle traffic accident in Arkansas County Monday. According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police, Louis L. Proby, 49, was southbound on Highway 165 north of Gillett near D.A. Richter Lane when he lost control of... Read More.

Dermott Mayor says citations for no face covering

The Mayor of Dermott announced Monday that citations will be issued to people violating the statewide mandate on wearing masks or face coverings to reduce the spread of COVID-19. According to the McGehee-Dermott times-News, Mayor Walter Donald said in a statement, “In order to help... Read More.
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Two arrested following disturbance and homicide in Dermott

Special Agents of the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division, assisted by Dermott Police, late yesterday arrested Mario Milton, 27, and Alicia King, 24, both of Dermott. Milton is charged with Murder (1st degree), and Battery (1st degree).  King is charged with Hindering Apprehension or... Read More.