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Convicted felon accused of fleeing police with gun

Friday, May 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of fleeing from sheriff’s deputies who were trying to stop the vehicle the man was driving, then pointing a gun at one of them. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set... Read More.

Police Department taking applications for Concerned Citizens in Action Group

Friday, May 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Deputy Chief Shirley Warrior from the police department spoke with Deltaplex News about the Concerned Citizens Group that she and her team put together to help stop crime and combat speeding and street concerns. Chief Warrior stated that this is an opportunity... Read More.

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Police promote two to Sergeant

Thursday, May 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Interim Police Chief Kelvin Hadley organized the promotion ceremony for two police officers Thursday morning at the district court building. Those officers were Anthony Kirkpatrick and Jasmine Womack who were promoted to the position of Sergeant. Judge Kim Bridgforth swore in the two... Read More.

Interim Chief Hadley not among 31 applicants for PB Police Chief opening

Wednesday, May 19 by Greg

The deadline for applying for the position of Chief of Police in Pine Bluff has passed and 31 people from more than two dozen states applied. Those applications however do not include Interim Chief of Police Kelvin Hadley. The applications do include two people with... Read More.

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Police arrest man for allegedly stabbing a women in her head

Wednesday, May 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $100,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly stabbed a woman at a house on the east side of the city. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police in search of filling two supervisory positions

Monday, May 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Assistant Pine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Hadley on Friday told members of the City Council’s Public Safety Committee that he needs help in getting two supervisory positions filled. Hadley said the two positions carry the rank of Sergeant and the department has already... Read More.

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State Police on search for fugitive who stole car in Pine Bluff

Saturday, May 8 by Greg

Inside Ft Smith.com is reporting that the Arkansas State Police, Polk County Sheriff’s Office, and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission are combing a rural area of Western Arkansas as they are searching for the occupants of a stolen vehicle that fled police on... Read More.

Police say assaults up in April

Friday, May 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Assistant Pine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Hadley on Friday reviewed crime stats for the month of April and noted that aggravated assaults increased from 23 to 39 during the month. At a meeting of the Public Safety Committee, Hadley explained the increase. Hadley said... Read More.

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Council Member Alexander talks about crime; New Police Chief

Tuesday, May 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King In a wide-ranging discussion that touched on everything from the most recent city council meeting to crime in Pine Bluff, First Ward Council Member Joni Alexander on Tuesday said improvements need to be made in the area of dealing with criminal defendants. Speaking... Read More.

New charges filed against former Dermott police officer

Thursday, April 29 by Ray King

New charges have been filed against a former Dermott Police Officer who was already facing felony witness bribery allegations. According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News, Lee Van Brown, 56, was charged with felony terroristic threatening stemming from an incident that allegedly occurred in October. The newspaper... Read More.

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Governor vetoes bill prohibiting police from enforcing federal gun laws

Friday, April 23 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Friday vetoed legislation that would prohibit local police from enforcing federal gun laws, saying the measure would jeopardize law enforcement and the public. The Republican governor rejected the measure sent him by the majority-GOP Legislature... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council eases downtown parking requirements, waives competitive bidding for police cars

Monday, April 19 by Greg

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council on Monday voted 7-1 to approves a proposed ordinance that will eliminate parking space requirements in the central business district (downtown). Council member Bruce Lockett explained why the ordinance was created and what it hopes to accomplish. The ordinance... Read More.

Stories tagged with: police

Convicted felon accused of fleeing police with gun

Police promote two to Sergeant

Interim Chief Hadley not among 31 applicants for PB Police Chief opening

Police arrest man for allegedly stabbing a women in her head

Pine Bluff Police in search of filling two supervisory positions

State Police on search for fugitive who stole car in Pine Bluff

Police say assaults up in April

Council Member Alexander talks about crime; New Police Chief

New charges filed against former Dermott police officer

Governor vetoes bill prohibiting police from enforcing federal gun laws

Pine Bluff City Council eases downtown parking requirements, waives competitive bidding for police cars

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