PB Police Pursuit and Manhunt

Officer Injured on Traffic Stop Suspect in Custody Officers of the Pine Bluff Police Department were in the area of 40th and Linden Streets when they encountered a man later identified as 31 year old Chad Russell riding a 4-wheeler on the street.  While the... Read More.

Joni Alexander discusses salary increases for Police and Fire

By Ray King Pine Bluff Police Officers and Firefighters are in line to receive salary increases next year after a meeting of the City Council’s Public Safety Committee Tuesday. Council member Joni Alexander, who is a member of that committee, appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning... Read More.
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Pine Bluff Police Department identifies Sunday homicide victim

UPDATE 6:03 p.m. Sunday’s homicide victim has been identified at 27-year-old Mari Martin ORIGINAL STORY: The Pine Bluff Police Department is in the early stages of a homicide investigation.  Dispatchers received a call at 1:31 PM of a shooting at 1501 W. 25th. When Officers arrived they located a... Read More.

Franklin: Suspects identified in homecoming weekend shootings

Interim Pine Bluff Police Chief Lloyd Franklin Sr. on Wednesday said while no arrests have been made in the shooting incidents during Homecoming at UAPB in October, suspects have been identified. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Franklin said this Franklin also discussed a recent... Read More.
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Dumas Police Request ASP Assistance In Local Homicide Case

The Arkansas State Police has been requested by Dumas authorities to investigate a shooting incident that has claimed the life of a 39 year-old man. About 1:15 AM today Dumas police officers received a report of gunfire at 103 South Beech Street.  Inside the residence... Read More.
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Arkansas State Police announces Thanksgiving holiday traffic enforcement plan

Law enforcement officers across Arkansas have teamed-up for a mission with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).  Their objective is to make the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday a safe one on Arkansas roadways. Beginning next Monday [November 22nd] Arkansas State Troopers,... Read More.
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Cold case squad, federal help on police chiefs agenda

By Ray King Reducing incidents of violent crime in Pine Bluff is the number one goal of Interim Police Chief Lloyd Franklin Sr. which is why he has developed a partnership with the Federal Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Division of the Justice Department. Appearing on... Read More.