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Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr discusses the new G.R.I.P. initiative launched to combat gang violence

Tuesday, November 30 by Staff

A press conference was held Tuesday at the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office to announce the formal launch of the Gang Reduction Initiative of Pine Bluff (G.R.I.P.) in order to help combat gang related crime in Jefferson County. The committee for G.R.I.P. is headed by... Read More.

Local community stakeholders announce G.R.I.P. initiative to combat gang violence

Tuesday, November 30 by Staff

A number of key stakeholders and partners have been identified who have proactively taken significant notice to the upstart of a new gang initiative in Pine Bluff. Gangs and public attention to senseless violence resulting in several murders has been heightened in our community. In... Read More.

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Jefferson County Sheriff talks efforts to reduce gang activity; Grant Awards

Tuesday, November 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King An effort to reduce juvenile crime and gang activity in Pine Bluff and Jefferson County is moving forward, according to Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Tuesday, Woods said the program, Gang Reduction Initiative of Pine Bluff has... Read More.

Gang reduction activity program to be created in Pine Bluff

Friday, August 20 by Ray King

By Ray King The City of Pine Bluff and its Police Department will be teaming up with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, Juvenile Court, and Go Forward Pine Bluff in an effort to reduce juvenile gang activity. A resolution adopted by the city council on Monday... Read More.

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Gang leader sentenced to federal prison

Thursday, May 20 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The leader of a violent white supremacist gang that began in Arkansas’ prisons was sentenced to 35 years in prison Wednesday for his role in a racketeering and drug conspiracy. Wesley Gullett, the president of the New Aryan Empire, pleaded... Read More.

Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. discusses efforts to deal with gang violence

Tuesday, October 20 by Staff

By Ray King A collaborative effort is underway to deal with gang violence in Pine Bluff and Jefferson County, according to Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show with Greg Horne and Will Jenkins Tuesday, Woods said his department, the Pine Bluff... Read More.

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Member of white supremacist gang in Arkansas sentenced

Friday, March 27 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK—A Dover man was sentenced Monday for distribution of methamphetamine in connection with white supremacist groups in the Pope County area. Joseph Pridmore, 34, of Dardanelle, was sentenced to 150 months in federal prison by United States District Judge Brian S. Miller. Cody... Read More.

Courthouse Gang Silent Auction Underway

Friday, November 9 by Greg

The Courthouse Gang Silent Auction is currently underway at the Lincoln County Courthouse in Star City, AR. Bidding began on Thursday, November 1, 2018 and will close on Friday, November 30, 2018 at 4:20pm. All proceeds will benefit the Lincoln County Relay for Life Survivor's Banquet.

Stories tagged with: gang

Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr discusses the new G.R.I.P. initiative launched to combat gang violence

Local community stakeholders announce G.R.I.P. initiative to combat gang violence

Jefferson County Sheriff talks efforts to reduce gang activity; Grant Awards

Gang reduction activity program to be created in Pine Bluff

Gang leader sentenced to federal prison

Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. discusses efforts to deal with gang violence

Member of white supremacist gang in Arkansas sentenced

Courthouse Gang Silent Auction Underway

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