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Home repair program available in Jefferson and Desha Counties through HUD grant

Wednesday, July 16 by Ray King

Communities Unlimited (CU) has been awarded a $2 million Healthy Homes Production Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funding will support CU’s new Healthy Homes Housing Repair Program, which will address unsafe and unhealthy housing conditions in some... Read More.

Three Juveniles Charged in Desha County Vandalism and Burglary Cases

Friday, June 13 by Luke Matheson

Three juveniles have been charged in connection with two separate property damage incidents that occurred in early May in Watson, following an investigation by the Desha County Sheriff’s Office. The first incident occurred on Sunday, May 4, 2025, when Deputy Eric Armstrong responded to a... Read More.

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Desha County Circuit Court Issues Sentences and Warrants Following Recent Hearings

Tuesday, June 3 by Luke Matheson

Several individuals appeared before the Desha County Circuit Court last week and entered negotiated plea agreements, resulting in various sentences for criminal charges. The court also issued a warrant for a defendant who failed to appear for her scheduled hearing. Sentencings from negotiated pleas included: ... Read More.

Desha County Teen Arrested After Shooting From Vehicle Near Kelso

Tuesday, May 27 by Luke Matheson

A 19-year-old McGehee resident has been arrested following an investigation into a drive-by shooting incident that occurred near a home in Kelso. On Monday, May 19th, a resident reported to the Desha County Sheriff’s Office that someone had fired a gun toward their home from... Read More.

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Human Remains Discovered on Remote Island in Desha County: Investigation Underway

Tuesday, May 27 by Luke Matheson

Human remains discovered over Memorial Day weekend on a remote Mississippi River island have prompted a multi-agency investigation involving authorities from Arkansas and Mississippi. On the evening of Sunday, May 25th, Sheriff Mitch Grant of Desha County was contacted by the Arkansas Game & Fish... Read More.

Desha County Circuit Court Sentencings and Warrants Issued

Wednesday, May 21 by Luke Matheson

The Desha County Sheriff’s Office has released a report detailing recent court proceedings held yesterday in Desha County Circuit Court. Multiple individuals entered negotiated plea agreements and received sentencing, while several others failed to appear and now face active warrants for their arrest. Sentencings from... Read More.

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Desha County Gunsmith Burglary: Three Arrested, One Suspect Still at Large

Wednesday, May 21 by Luke Matheson

On the morning of Saturday, December 7, 2024, at approximately 7:43 a.m., Sergeant Roland Brown of the Desha County Sheriff's Office responded to a reported burglary at a gunsmith shop on Turner Neal Road. Upon arrival, the business owner directed Sgt. Brown to a... Read More.

Desha County Court Sentences: Recent Plea Deals and Jury Verdicts

Monday, May 12 by Luke Matheson

In Desha County Circuit Court last week, several individuals accepted negotiated pleas and received their sentences. Niaka Harris was sentenced to three years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections for fleeing in a vehicle, with an additional three years of suspended imposition of sentence (SIS). Kendrick... Read More.

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Desha County Sheriff’s Office searching for man on Burglary and Firearm Theft charges

Friday, May 2 by Luke Matheson

The Desha County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for Breion Martise Edwards, a 20-year-old man wanted on charges of Commercial Burglary and 13 counts of theft of a firearm. Edwards, originally from Springfield, Illinois, has a history of arrests for Burglary, Aggravated Assault, Possession of... Read More.

Desha County Court Sentences: Murder, Fraud, and Theft Cases Resolved

Wednesday, April 30 by Luke Matheson

In Desha County Circuit Court on April 22nd, several individuals accepted negotiated pleas resulting in various sentences: Della Marshall was sentenced to 13 years for Murder 1st Degree, with an additional 9-year enhancement, to be served in the Arkansas Department of Corrections. Randall Holland... Read More.

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Appeals Court rejects Desha County man’s appeal of gun related conviction

Wednesday, April 30 by Ray King

A Desha County man sentenced to prison last year has failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals there were errors in his trial. Don Lamar Love, 51, was sentenced to 12 years in prison after a jury trial for being a felon in possession... Read More.

Desha County sheriff announces plans to monitor registered sex offenders

Tuesday, April 29 by Ray King

Law enforcement in Desha County has announced the formation of a group to closely monitor registered sex offenders. According to the McGehee-Dermott Times News, Desha County Sheriff Mitch Grant said the Desha County Sex Offender Compliance Team will include the McGehee and Dumas Police Departments. The... Read More.

Stories tagged with: desha

Home repair program available in Jefferson and Desha Counties through HUD grant

Three Juveniles Charged in Desha County Vandalism and Burglary Cases

Desha County Circuit Court Issues Sentences and Warrants Following Recent Hearings

Desha County Teen Arrested After Shooting From Vehicle Near Kelso

Human Remains Discovered on Remote Island in Desha County: Investigation Underway

Desha County Circuit Court Sentencings and Warrants Issued

Desha County Gunsmith Burglary: Three Arrested, One Suspect Still at Large

Desha County Court Sentences: Recent Plea Deals and Jury Verdicts

Desha County Sheriff’s Office searching for man on Burglary and Firearm Theft charges

Desha County Court Sentences: Murder, Fraud, and Theft Cases Resolved

Desha County sheriff announces plans to monitor registered sex offenders

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