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Body of Missing Fisherman Recovered at Pine Bluff Arsenal

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) confirmed Thursday morning that the body of 63-year-old Ricky Wooten, who went missing during a fishing trip at the Pine Bluff Arsenal, has been recovered from the Arkansas River. According to JCSO, the agency’s Marine Patrol responded just after... Read More.
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Body recovered in Arkansas River Sunday

On Sunday March 10, 2024, deputies with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to an area of the Arkansas river, regarding a body in the water.  Investigators were taken to the area and recovered a body which was later identified as Andrew Hutchinson,... Read More.
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Body of Arkansas County judge recovered from Jefferson County lake

The body of Arkansas County Northern District Judge Jeremiah T. Bueker, 48 has been recovered. Bueker, several family members and friends spent their weekend in Jefferson County, Arkansas as part of their recreational travel.  At some point during their outing, Bueker reportedly ventured off alone. ... Read More.

Two stolen U-Hauls recovered and two arrested

By Ray King Two U-Hauls valued at $15,000 each that had been reported stolen in separate incidents were recovered by White Hall Police. A male and female who were driving the vehicles were arrested following traffic stops on Sheridan Road. Justinna Curlee, 39, of White Hall,... Read More.
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Body recovered in Atkins Lake following reports of a drowning

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, Arkansas Game and Fish, an Arkansas State Police helicopter, and several volunteers converged on Atkins Lake Thursday afternoon as reports of a possible drowning were called in to emergency responders. Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. said his office received... Read More.
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Stolen Sheriff Equipment Recovered, Suspect Identified

One suspect accused of breaking-in a Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office sergeant department-issued vehicle has been identified. Kendrick Stafford Johnson, 23 and at least two other accomplices not yet identified are wanted for breaking or entering and felony theft charges after breaking into an unmarked vehicle... Read More.