Monticello council approves new police pay scale

The City Council at Monticello has approved a new pay scale for the Monticello Police Department, separating it from the city’s general pay scale. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, the new pay scale will consider factors such as years of experience and certifications holding... Read More.
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July 15th murder suspect surrenders to police

By Ray King A 17-year-old Pine Bluff boy identified as a suspect in the shooting death of another teenager on July 15 will be held without bond while prosecutors prepare capital murder charge against him. Kylon Bead surrendered to police Monday after and has been held... Read More.
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Redfield Police Department is offering an amnesty period

Redfield Police Department 113 River Rd. Redfield, AR 72132 OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE  Chief of Police: Steve McFatridge The Redfield District Court will offer an “amnesty period” to people with active Failure to Appear or Failure to Pay warrants. For a limited time, starting Monday, July 24, 2023 and continuing through... Read More.
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Police arrest man after reported armed disturbance

Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly threatened the mother of his child. Trevon Byrd, 27, was taken into custody after police responded to a reported armed disturbance on South Holly Street. Reading from an affidavit from Detective Chris Wieland, Deputy Prosecutor... Read More.

Pine Bluff native named Police Chief in Washington D.C.

LITTLE ROCK —According to KATV Channel 7, a Pine Bluff native with more than 25 years of law enforcement experience became chief of police of the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., on Monday, becoming the first African-American woman named as permanent chief of... Read More.