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Lack of speedy trial results in dismissal of case against prison inmate

Thursday, December 7 by Ray King

By Ray King The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday ruled that an inmate at the Varner Unit of the Arkansas Department of Corrections was correct when he argued that the state’s speedy trial rules were violated. Jimmy Jacobs, now 29, had been charged with three... Read More.

Sheridan Detention Center receives tablets for inmate education, video visits

Friday, September 8 by Ray King

The Sheridan Detention Center has been given 40 tablets from the company that the center uses for its inmate phone service. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the tablets were provided at no cost and contain more than 2,000 educational courses and books, including pre-GED,... Read More.

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Inmate appeal of conviction rejected by Court of Appeals

Friday, September 8 by Ray King

By Ray King An inmate at the Arkansas Department of Corrections’ Varner Unit on Wednesday failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that he was wrongly convicted. Corey Steward, 40, was convicted in 2021 of aggravated assault on a correctional officer or employee and was... Read More.

Court says inmate lawsuit on DNA evidence can proceed

Wednesday, June 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal appeals court has ruled that an Arkansas inmate on death row can sue the state in his effort to have new tests run on DNA evidence that could clear him. The three-judge panel of the 8th U.S. Circuit... Read More.

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One Desha County escapee arrested after escaping a second time; Search continues for second escapee

Saturday, May 20 by Staff

UPDATE: A few minutes ago, Marceese Watkins was arrested for escape, a second time. He was found in Dermott after a joint effort from area Law Enforcement Agencies. He was taken into Custody by State Trooper Ty Grant, after a vehicle and foot pursuit. Agencies included the... Read More.

Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office searching for escaped inmate

Wednesday, April 19 by Staff

The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office is searching for an inmate that escaped overnight. According to posts by the Sheriff's Department on social media 56-year-old Henri Hatten of Little Rock was discovered as missing during a head count Wednesday morning. Hatten has been sentenced to the Arkansas... Read More.

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Prison inmate found hanged in cell

Thursday, March 2 by Ray King

The Ouachita River Correctional Unit has revealed that an inmate was found hanging in his cell. A news release said that on Tuesday, staff observed 39-year-old inmate Brandon Betts hanging in a locked single-man cell. Staff performed first aid at the cell until Betts was pronounced... Read More.

State police to investigate death of prison inmate

Friday, January 20 by Ray King

The Arkansas State Police are investigating the death of an inmate at the Arkansas Department of Corrections’ Randall Williams Unit at Pine Bluff who died after an alleged altercation with other inmates. According to a news release, Timothy Hedrick, 29, died Saturday at UAMS where... Read More.

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Sheriff Woods discusses inmate involved with fire at the adult detention center

Friday, January 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

Luke Matheson, who covered a fire at the adult detention center Tuesday told Deltaplex News that when he interviewed Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., the sheriff appeared “mad”. Woods was asked about that when he appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show Thursday. Woods said Josinnie Johnson,... Read More.

$50,000 bond set for inmate accused of punching jailer

Wednesday, January 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Wednesday for an inmate at the adult detention center accused of punching a jailer in the face. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Monroe Nesby, 30, with... Read More.

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Supreme Court rejects inmate request for evidence testing

Thursday, September 22 by Ray King

The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday said Circuit Judge Jodi Raines Dennis was correct when she denied a petition from a prison inmate who wanted evidence from his case to be scientifically tested. Stanley Norton Mahmoud, 51, pleaded guilty to residential burglary, attempted first-degree murder,... Read More.

DOC continues search for escaped inmate

Tuesday, August 16 by Staff

The Department of Corrections (DOC) is asking for the public’s help in locating inmate Samuel Hartman #156358, who escaped the East Arkansas Regional Unit the morning of Friday, August 12, 2022. The public is encouraged to visit the DOC on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to... Read More.

Stories tagged with: inmate

Lack of speedy trial results in dismissal of case against prison inmate

Sheridan Detention Center receives tablets for inmate education, video visits

Inmate appeal of conviction rejected by Court of Appeals

Court says inmate lawsuit on DNA evidence can proceed

One Desha County escapee arrested after escaping a second time; Search continues for second escapee

Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office searching for escaped inmate

Prison inmate found hanged in cell

State police to investigate death of prison inmate

Sheriff Woods discusses inmate involved with fire at the adult detention center

$50,000 bond set for inmate accused of punching jailer

Supreme Court rejects inmate request for evidence testing

DOC continues search for escaped inmate

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