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Law enforcement investigating overnight shooting at UAPB

An investigation is currently ongoing following a shooting that occurred overnight at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. This shooting coincides with the start of homecoming festivities; however, officials have indicated that there is no believed connection to these events. The university police reported that... Read More.
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JCSO investigating death of man found unresponsive in jail

On October 16, 2024, at approximately 1:40 PM W.C. "Dub" Brassell Adult Detention Center Deputies learned of a detainee who was unconscious in his cell. Attempts to revive the detainee, identified as Johnnie Holder, through cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) were accomplished. Emergency Ambulance Services were called... Read More.
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Arrest made in connection to Thursday morning homicide

UPDATE 4:00 p.m. The Pine Bluff Police Department has made an arrest in connection to the murder of 43-year-old Willie Purifoy that happened early Thursday morning at 2702 S. Ash. 41-year-old Stephen Peterson of White Hall was arrested Thursday and booked into the W.C. “Dub” Brassel... Read More.
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