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Taggart’s law license suspended following felony arrest

Thursday, June 8 by Staff

The law license of Pine Bluff attorney Maurice Taggart has been suspended on an interim basis following his arrest on felony charges last week. The former director of the Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency and a Texas man who was identified as the owner of... Read More.

Lawsuit challenges state law on providing harmful material to minors

Friday, June 2 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal lawsuit filed Friday challenges an Arkansas law that would subject librarians and booksellers to criminal charges if they provide “harmful” materials to minors. A coalition that includes the Central Arkansas Library System in Little Rock filed the challenge... 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.

Grider Completes Arkansas’ Premier Law Enforcement Supervision Training

Thursday, May 18 by Staff

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) is proud to announce that Lieutenant Christopher Grider has successfully graduated from Session 58 of the School of Law Enforcement Supervision. This intensive four-week mid-level management school divided into four months was specifically designed for first- and second-line... Read More.

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Suspect arrested after firing shot at a Pine Bluff Police Officer

Wednesday, March 29 by Staff

UPDATE 8:10 PM: Pine Bluff Police Department Public Information Officer Lt. David DeFoor has provided the following statement to Deltaplex News regarding a suspect firing a shot at a Pine Bluff Police Officer. The name of the suspect arrested in the incident has not been... Read More.

Governor signs law on transgender use of restrooms

Wednesday, March 22 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Tuesday signed a law prohibiting transgender people at public schools from using the restroom that matches their gender identity, the first of several states expected to enact such bans this year amid a... Read More.

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Governor signs law for monument to unborn

Monday, March 20 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed a new law that will allow a monument near the state Capitol marking the number of abortions performed in Arkansas before the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade. Sanders’ office said Friday... Read More.

Suspect killed in Pulaski County accident after fleeing from law enforcement

Friday, January 13 by Staff

The Arkansas State Police is investigating the crash of a suspect who fled from Arkansas State Troopers and the North Little Rock Police Department on Thursday, January 12th. Around 8:22 p.m. Thursday night, officers with the North Little Rock Police Department attempted to make a traffic... Read More.

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Law enforcement investigating after bodies found in two locations

Monday, October 17 by Staff

Local law enforcement agencies are investigating two separate incidents after bodies were found in cars Monday morning. Sources tell Deltaplex News that two bodies were located inside of a car at Jefferson Regional hospital around 6 a.m. Monday morning, while a third body was located... Read More.

Arkansas law enforcement agencies to participate in “U Drive, U Text, You Pay” campaign

Friday, October 14 by Staff

Typing or reading cellular telephone messages while driving is risky business. Anyone doing it could be stopped by police and issued a violator citation. Worse, someone could die in a vehicle crash because a driver was distracted and thought a text message was more... Read More.

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Prank texts lead to “Code Black” at Watson Chapel Jr High

Friday, September 16 by Staff

UPDATE: The alert of an active shooter at Watson Chapel Junior High School and Watson Chapel High School received through Short Message Service (SMS) text message this morning that prompted a huge law enforcement presence and panicked parents and students was a hoax, Jefferson County... Read More.

Family files law suit in fatal bus crash

Friday, July 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

The McGehee Dermott newspaper announced in an article that the family of one of the victims killed in a horrific bus crash last month has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. The wreck happened on the afternoon of June 6, 2022, and involved a C.B.... Read More.

Stories tagged with: law

Taggart’s law license suspended following felony arrest

Lawsuit challenges state law on providing harmful material to minors

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

Grider Completes Arkansas’ Premier Law Enforcement Supervision Training

Suspect arrested after firing shot at a Pine Bluff Police Officer

Governor signs law on transgender use of restrooms

Governor signs law for monument to unborn

Suspect killed in Pulaski County accident after fleeing from law enforcement

Law enforcement investigating after bodies found in two locations

Arkansas law enforcement agencies to participate in “U Drive, U Text, You Pay” campaign

Prank texts lead to “Code Black” at Watson Chapel Jr High

Family files law suit in fatal bus crash

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