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Lack of speedy trial results in dismissal of case against prison inmate

Thursday, December 7 by Ray King

By Ray King The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday ruled that an inmate at the Varner Unit of the Arkansas Department of Corrections was correct when he argued that the state’s speedy trial rules were violated. Jimmy Jacobs, now 29, had been charged with three... Read More.

PB man arrested in WH given 100k bond on new charge, should have been in prison

Thursday, November 30 by Greg

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man who was ordered to report to prison three years ago after the Arkansas Supreme Court denied an appeal of his conviction was arrested Tuesday in White Hall. Jeremy Mickens, 40, was taken into custody by Sheriff’s Capt. Yohance Brunson... Read More.

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Corrections board and governor squabble over temporary prison beds

Sunday, November 19 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Attorney General Tim Griffin urged the state Board of Corrections Friday to approve 500 temporary prison beds, sharply criticizing the panel for not moving forward with an effort to alleviate overcrowding. Sanders urged the... Read More.

Arkansas Prison escapee caught in West Virginia

Thursday, August 31 by Ray King

LEWISBURG, W.Va. (AP) — A convicted rapist who authorities say used a jet ski during an escape from an Arkansas prison last year was arrested Tuesday in West Virginia, the U.S. Marshals Service said. Samuel Paul Hartman, 39, was arrested along with his wife, his... Read More.

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Arkansas man who was involved in Jan. 6 insurrection sentenced to federal prison

Tuesday, July 25 by Ray King

WASHINGTON (AP) — An Arkansas truck driver who beat a police officer with a flagpole attached to an American flag during the U.S. Capitol riot was sentenced Monday to more than four years in prison. Peter Francis Stager struck the Metropolitan Police Department officer with his... Read More.

$25K bond set for woman accused of attempting to smuggle drugs into a Jefferson County prison

Monday, July 24 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Monday for a woman accused of attempting to smuggle drugs into a Jefferson Count prison. Jefferson County Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Ashley Stehman, 41, of Quitman with furnishing... Read More.

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7 sentenced to prison for claiming discrimination on farm benefits

Tuesday, June 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK— Seven defendants were sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a scheme to defraud the U.S. Department of Agriculture out of more than $11.5 million that was intended to benefit farmers who had been discriminated against. Chief United States District Judge... Read More.

Two men sentenced to life in federal prison for robbery and murder of Brandon McHan and for wounding Jason Booth

Tuesday, June 20 by Staff

Two men accused of robbing and shooting two men at Wise Buck Pawn Shop on November 12, 2018 will spend the rest of their lives in federal prison without the possibility of parole. Daryl Strickland, Jr. and his accomplice Rodney Henry, were both charged with... Read More.

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Judge sentences Paragould man to prison for shooting at police

Tuesday, June 20 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—A Paragould man who admitted to shooting at police officers was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison Friday by United States District Judge Lee P. Rudofsky, the maximum sentenced allowed by law. On Feb. 7, 2021, Paragould police officers observed Taj Harris, 23,... Read More.

White supremacist sentenced to life in federal prison

Thursday, May 25 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK— Marcus Millsap, 55, of Little Rock, was sentenced to life in federal prison for conspiracy to violate racketeering laws, attempted murder in aid of racketeering, and conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Millsap was sentenced earlier Wednesday by United States District Judge Brian S.... Read More.

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Arkansas man convicted of Jan. 6 capitol riot sentenced to federal prison

Thursday, May 25 by Ray King

WASHINGTON (AP) — An Arkansas man who propped his feet on a desk in then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office in a widely circulated photo from the U.S. Capitol riot was sentenced Wednesday to more than four years in prison. Richard “Bigo” Barnett became one of the faces... Read More.

Child porn conviction results in 90 year prison sentence

Wednesday, May 17 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK— Augustus “Gus” Shenker, 23, of Little Rock was sentenced to serve the next 90 years in federal prison for production of child pornography. Shenker was sentenced Monday by United States District Judge Lee P. Rudofsky. In May 2021, FBI received a cyber tip... Read More.

Stories tagged with: prison

Lack of speedy trial results in dismissal of case against prison inmate

PB man arrested in WH given 100k bond on new charge, should have been in prison

Corrections board and governor squabble over temporary prison beds

Arkansas Prison escapee caught in West Virginia

Arkansas man who was involved in Jan. 6 insurrection sentenced to federal prison

$25K bond set for woman accused of attempting to smuggle drugs into a Jefferson County prison

7 sentenced to prison for claiming discrimination on farm benefits

Two men sentenced to life in federal prison for robbery and murder of Brandon McHan and for wounding Jason Booth

Judge sentences Paragould man to prison for shooting at police

White supremacist sentenced to life in federal prison

Arkansas man convicted of Jan. 6 capitol riot sentenced to federal prison

Child porn conviction results in 90 year prison sentence

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