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Desha County Sheriff Mitch Grant Resigns Quorum Court to Appoint Interim Replacement

Thursday, May 14 by Haleigh Reichen

Officials with the Desha County Sheriff's Office have confirmed that Sheriff Mitch Grant resigned from his position with the office. Officials did not explicitly state the circumstances that led up to his resignation, but said that Grant resigned for "personal reasons.' The Desha County Quorum... Read More.

Two defendants enter negotiated pleas in Desha County Circuit Court

Friday, May 1 by Luke Matheson

Two individuals accepted negotiated plea agreements during proceedings held April 20 in Desha County Circuit Court. Kendrix Holley pleaded to first-degree endangering the welfare of a minor and was sentenced to time served, followed by three years of suspended imposition of sentence. Jamey Willhite pleaded to... Read More.

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Woman Killed in Desha County Crash

Saturday, March 28 by Luke Matheson

A 50-year-old woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday evening in Desha County, according to the Arkansas State Police. The crash occurred around 6:50 p.m. on March 24 along State Highway 138 near Tillar. Authorities identified the victim as Dianna Baxter of Plainview. According to a... Read More.

Multiple Sentenced in Desha County Circuit Court

Tuesday, March 24 by Luke Matheson

Several individuals were sentenced in Desha County Circuit Court in recent weeks after accepting negotiated plea agreements in a series of cases involving charges ranging from burglary and firearm offenses to assault and failure to register as a sex offender. On Feb. 17, Keilan Curry... Read More.

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McGehee Man Convicted of Felon in Possession of Firearm After Traffic Stop in Desha County

Saturday, March 14 by Luke Matheson

A Desha County jury on March 13 found a McGehee man guilty of being a felon in possession of a firearm following a traffic stop conducted by the Arkansas State Police in early 2025. John Thompson was convicted of the Class D felony after a... Read More.

Man Found Dead Near Lake Kate Adams in Desha County; No Foul Play Suspected

Friday, February 13 by Luke Matheson

Authorities are investigating after a man was found dead Thursday afternoon near the Lake Kate Adams recreational area. According to the Desha County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched at 4:49 p.m. Feb. 12 to the levee just south of the Lake Kate Adams recreational area. Upon... Read More.

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Three Desha County Residents Arrested Following Break-In and Vandalism Investigation

Monday, February 9 by Luke Matheson

Three Desha County residents were arrested Wednesday, Feb. 4, following an investigation into a reported break-in and vandalism at a residence in Reed. According to the Desha County Sheriff’s Office, Sergeant Alan Hernandez was dispatched to the residence after receiving a report of possible theft.... Read More.

Appeals Court upholds probation revocation for Desha County man

Thursday, January 15 by Ray King

The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday upheld a decision by the Desha County Circuit Court to revoke the probation of a man charged with a crime in another state. In the same ruling, the appeals court said the attorney representing the man could... Read More.

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Desha County Sheriff’s Office Breaks Up Major Copper Theft Ring

Thursday, January 8 by Luke Matheson

The Desha County Sheriff’s Office has announced the dismantling of a major copper theft operation following a months-long investigation that began in early November. According to a press release issued Jan. 8, the investigation started on Nov. 4, 2025, when a local farmer reported discovering electric... Read More.

Desha County Sheriff Mitch Grant Announces Reelection Bid Highlighting Crime Reduction and Community Engagement

Thursday, December 18 by Luke Matheson

Desha County Sheriff Mitch Grant has announced his bid for reelection following what he describes as a successful first term in office, after previously serving as a trooper with the Arkansas State Police. Grant spoke with Deltaplex News about his decision to seek another term... Read More.

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Desha County Sheriff’s Office Searching for Suspected Copper Thief Wanted on Drug Charge

Tuesday, December 9 by Luke Matheson

The Desha County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 31-year-old William Bradley Deaton, a man investigators say has been involved in multiple copper thefts across the region. Deaton, who does not have a permanent residence, is known to stay with acquaintances... Read More.

Desha County Sherriff’s Office gets grant to buy in-car computers and operating systems

Friday, December 5 by Ray King

A grant from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety has allowed the Desha County Sheriff’s Department to purchase in-car computers and their operating systems. According to the McGehee-Dermott Times News, the computers will allow deputies to access the Arkansas and National Crime Information Centers, run... Read More.

Stories tagged with: desha

Desha County Sheriff Mitch Grant Resigns Quorum Court to Appoint Interim Replacement

Two defendants enter negotiated pleas in Desha County Circuit Court

Woman Killed in Desha County Crash

Multiple Sentenced in Desha County Circuit Court

McGehee Man Convicted of Felon in Possession of Firearm After Traffic Stop in Desha County

Man Found Dead Near Lake Kate Adams in Desha County; No Foul Play Suspected

Three Desha County Residents Arrested Following Break-In and Vandalism Investigation

Appeals Court upholds probation revocation for Desha County man

Desha County Sheriff’s Office Breaks Up Major Copper Theft Ring

Desha County Sheriff Mitch Grant Announces Reelection Bid Highlighting Crime Reduction and Community Engagement

Desha County Sheriff’s Office Searching for Suspected Copper Thief Wanted on Drug Charge

Desha County Sherriff’s Office gets grant to buy in-car computers and operating systems

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