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Sheriff Lafayette discussed progress after ice storm

Tuesday, March 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The snow and ice storm that hit Pine Bluff and Jefferson County in February caused significant problems to the adult jail and juvenile detention centers due to low water pressure. On Tuesday, Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., talked to Deltaplex News and... Read More.

Sheriff Woods Jr. updated Deltaplex on water pressure levels issues at detention center

Thursday, February 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., on Thursday said water pressure issues at the adult detention center have improved and while not ideal, conditions are better than they were a few days ago. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Woods said there are not... Read More.

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Sheriff updates water pressure situation in Pine Bluff

Tuesday, February 23 by Ray King

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. is a member of the task force looking at problems with the water system in Pine Bluff and submitted the following information to Deltaplex News. The City of Pine Bluff along with Jefferson County and other officials and stakeholders... Read More.

Sheriff Woods updates latest on Water issue in Pine Bluff at 10:30 am Feb 23rd

Tuesday, February 23 by Greg

The following is a press release from Jefferson County Sheriff Woods on the Liberty water issue. The City of Pine Bluff along with Jefferson County and other officials and stakeholders have been conducting daily meetings with Liberty Utilities in an effort to gain updates on... Read More.

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Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. wants to be ready trials can resume

Wednesday, January 20 by Greg

By Ray King Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., said that while the State Supreme Court has halted trials because of the COVID-19 pandemic, at some point they will resume, and he wants to be ready when that happens. Woods said there have been limits on... Read More.

Former Jefferson County Sheriff Edward Lewis “Boe” Fontaine has passed away

Sunday, January 17 by Staff

Former Jefferson County Sheriff Edward Lewis "Boe" Fontaine has passed away. Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley confirmed Fontaine’s death to Deltaplex News Sunday evening. Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson replaced Fontaine after he was elected as Sheriff in 2006. Robinson gave Deltaplex News a brief statement... Read More.

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Grant County man wanted by Grant County Sheriff and US Marshals

Tuesday, January 12 by Staff

William Tyler Wiley is currently being sought for multiple felony charges by the US Marshals Office and Grant County Sheriff. Possibly armed and dangerous. If you have any information please contact 870-942-2101

Sheriff: 5 dead in murder suicide

Tuesday, December 29 by Ray King

ATKINS, Ark. (AP) — Five female family members found dead Christmas Day in a northwest Arkansas home died in a murder-suicide, law enforcement said Monday. Evidence collected at the scene in Atkins, about 65 miles (105 kilometers) northwest of Little Rock, led to the determination... Read More.

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Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. discusses efforts to deal with gang violence

Tuesday, October 20 by Staff

By Ray King A collaborative effort is underway to deal with gang violence in Pine Bluff and Jefferson County, according to Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show with Greg Horne and Will Jenkins Tuesday, Woods said his department, the Pine Bluff... Read More.

Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. offers condolences for the loss of Detective Kevin Collins

Monday, October 5 by Staff

It is with profound sadness that the men and women of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and I extend our sincere condolences to Detective Kevin Collins' family, friends and fellow officers as well as the Jefferson County/Pine Bluff community, which has lost a devoted... Read More.

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Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. disappointed in judges ruling regarding probable cause on murder suspect

Tuesday, September 15 by Staff

By Ray King Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., said Tuesday he was “very disappointed” with the ruling by Jefferson County Judge Kim Bridgforth that probable cause had not been established to charge a man with the murder of another man in 2019. Sheriff’s Investigators had... Read More.

Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr thankful for Quorum Court support

Wednesday, September 9 by Staff

By Ray King Committees of the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Tuesday recommended approval of two appropriation ordinances for the sheriff’s office totaling more than $368,000. On Wednesday, Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., said he was thankful for the support. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show,... Read More.

Stories tagged with: sheriff

Sheriff Lafayette discussed progress after ice storm

Sheriff Woods Jr. updated Deltaplex on water pressure levels issues at detention center

Sheriff updates water pressure situation in Pine Bluff

Sheriff Woods updates latest on Water issue in Pine Bluff at 10:30 am Feb 23rd

Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. wants to be ready trials can resume

Former Jefferson County Sheriff Edward Lewis “Boe” Fontaine has passed away

Grant County man wanted by Grant County Sheriff and US Marshals

Sheriff: 5 dead in murder suicide

Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. discusses efforts to deal with gang violence

Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. offers condolences for the loss of Detective Kevin Collins

Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. disappointed in judges ruling regarding probable cause on murder suspect

Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr thankful for Quorum Court support

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