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As council tables police raises and chief salary, Mayor names Lloyd A Franklin Sr Interim Chief of Police

Tuesday, July 20 by Greg

Huge news in Pine Bluff overnight. Press release from Mayor Shirley Washington's office is below. July 19, 2021 11 pm Mayor Shirley Washington tapped retired Arkansas State Police (ASP) captain Lloyd A. Franklin Sr. CFE as interim police chief for the Pine Bluff Police Department.... Read More.

PB Council tables raises for Police and Fire…Back to the drawing board

Monday, July 19 by Greg

By Ray King After nearly two hours of debating and arguing about pay increases for Pine Bluff Police and Fire and Emergency Services personnel, the City Council on Monday decided it was time to go back to the drawing board. Council member Joni Alexander was asked... Read More.

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City Council to honor retired Police Chief Sergeant

Friday, July 16 by Ray King

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council on Monday will consider a resolution honoring retired Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant for his service to the city. According to the resolution, prior to joining the department, Sergeant served as Special Deputy with the Federal Bureau of Investigation... Read More.

$10,000 bond for Jefferson County man fleeing police in stolen truck

Friday, July 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $10,000 cash-only bond was set Friday for a Jefferson County man who was arrested Thursday driving a truck that had been reported stolen. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jimmy Turner,... Read More.

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White Hall Police seek help in identification/location of suspect and suspect’s vehicle in felony theft from SUV

Thursday, July 15 by Greg

On July 13, 2021 a White Hall resident reported a theft from an SUV. Home surveillance videos show the suspect unlawfully entering one vehicle, committing a felony theft and attempting to unlawfully gain entry into another vehicle. The WHPD is offering a reward for anyone... Read More.

Arkansas State Police launch “Obey the Sign or Pay the Fine”

Monday, July 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

In a recent news release from the Arkansas State Police, Arkansas law enforcement officers have launched a speed enforcement blitz with additional patrols to stop speeding drivers. Operating under the tagline “Obey the Sign or Pay the Fine,” state troopers, sheriff’s deputies, and local... Read More.

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Council members Whitfield and Alexander discuss police chief

Wednesday, June 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King With Pine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant due to retire at the end of the day Wednesday, the question of where the city and the department go from here is up in the air. Last week, Mayor Shirley Washington asked the council to... Read More.

Police report finding missing autistic child and vehicle

Wednesday, June 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

Update: Police reported that the missing juvenile and the vehicle were both recovered late Wednesday morning. The Pine Bluff Police Department is asking for the community's help in the search of the location of 13-year-old Nicholas Newnum who is autistic. He was reported missing this... Read More.

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Council members discuss more pay for police chief

Tuesday, June 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Council members Joni Alexander and Ivan Whitfield have both voiced their opposition to a request from Mayor Shirley Washington to raise the salary of the police chief from $90,152 to $115,000. Both appeared on TalkBack Live with Floyd Donald Tuesday where they... Read More.

Two arrested in death of Northwest Arkansas Police officer

Monday, June 28 by Ray King

PEA RIDGE, Ark. (AP) — A northwest Arkansas police officer was killed when he was struck by a vehicle in a convenience store parking lot and two people are in custody, according to police. Pea Ridge officer Kevin Apple died Saturday after being struck by... Read More.

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Pay raise for police chief gets do-not-pass recommendation

Friday, June 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A resolution increasing the salary of Pine Bluff’s Police Chief from $90,152 to $115,000 received a do-not-pass recommendation from the City Council’s Administration Committee Friday afternoon. Committee members Lloyd Holcomb, Jr., and Glen Brown, Sr., were joined by Councilmembers Joni Alexander, Ivan Whitfield,... Read More.

McGehee Police report rash of auto parts thefts

Thursday, June 24 by Ray King

The McGehee Police Department has issued a warning to area residents about a rash of recent thefts of vehicle parts. According to the McGehee Dermott Times, McGehee Police have received about 20 reports of thefts of catalytic converters but believe the total number could be... Read More.

Stories tagged with: police

As council tables police raises and chief salary, Mayor names Lloyd A Franklin Sr Interim Chief of Police

PB Council tables raises for Police and Fire…Back to the drawing board

City Council to honor retired Police Chief Sergeant

$10,000 bond for Jefferson County man fleeing police in stolen truck

White Hall Police seek help in identification/location of suspect and suspect’s vehicle in felony theft from SUV

Arkansas State Police launch “Obey the Sign or Pay the Fine”

Council members Whitfield and Alexander discuss police chief

Police report finding missing autistic child and vehicle

Council members discuss more pay for police chief

Two arrested in death of Northwest Arkansas Police officer

Pay raise for police chief gets do-not-pass recommendation

McGehee Police report rash of auto parts thefts

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