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Arkansas County Sheriff resigns following recording of racial slurs

Friday, August 28 by Ray King

Arkansas County Sheriff Todd Wright has resigned according to multiple reports. Wright had come under fire after an audio recording of Wright using racial slurs was posted on social media. The recording was of Wright using the slurs at a woman he was with who... Read More.

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. discusses preparations for Tropical Storm Laura

Thursday, August 27 by Staff

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. has released the following information for citizens regarding plans of action as Tropical Storm Laura makes her way towards Jefferson County: Tropical storm conditions are now imminent and occurring across some portions of our state. A slight shift will... Read More.

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SHERIFF: THIEF STEALS PACKAGE OFF FRONT PORCH, CAUGHT ON CAMERA

Saturday, August 22 by Greg

SHERIFF: THIEF STEALS PACKAGE OFF FRONT PORCH, CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Jefferson County, Arkansas - August 22, 2020 – A homeowner's security cameras caught a thief stealing packages off his front porch at a residence located within the 1400 block of West 33rd Avenue in... Read More.

Sheriff Woods: “Multi-faceted solution” needed to combat homicides in Pine Bluff

Wednesday, August 19 by Staff

By Ray King Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., on Tuesday said that while more enforcement of existing laws seems to work, it will take a “multi-faceted solution to solve the problem of homicides in Pine Bluff. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show with Greg... Read More.

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PBPD Chief, Jefferson County Sheriff give thoughts on enforcing Governor’s mask order

Friday, July 17 by Greg

By Ray King Governor Asa Hutchinson on Thursday announced an executive order mandating the wearing of face coverings in both indoor and outdoor settings when social distancing is not possible. The Governor also said that law enforcement and local officials will be responsible for enforcing... Read More.

Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. warns of COVID related scams

Monday, July 13 by Greg

As the COVID-19 public health crisis continues to evolve, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to protecting our communities. We are working to guard against criminals who might seek to exploit this crisis for their own personal profit. We remain committed to ensuring that the... Read More.

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Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. gives opinion on recent police actions

Tuesday, June 16 by Ray King

By Ray King Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., on Tuesday offered a different perspective to the shooting death by police of a man in Atlanta last week, to the death of George Floyd at police hands in Minneapolis and the nationwide protests that have... Read More.

Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. offers condolences following death of Special Deputy Ronnie Reynolds

Sunday, May 31 by Greg

It is with heavy hearts that I share the news of the passing away of Mr. Ronnie Reynolds, 57, who passed away Saturday. Reynolds was a long-time member of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. He held the distinction of Special Deputy, a long-standing tradition of... Read More.

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Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. says additional revenue is needed for operations

Tuesday, May 19 by Ray King

By Ray King Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. talked about the need for additional revenue Tuesday when he appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show with Greg Horne and Will Jenkins. Asked about the number of deputies patrolling the unincorporated areas of the county, Woods... Read More.

Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. working to keep Deputies employed through revenue shortfalls

Tuesday, May 19 by Ray King

By Ray King Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. said Tuesday that he was able to keep deputies who work in enforcement and in the jails working full-time while shifting some other employees to less-than full-time because of revenue shortfalls in the county. Appearing on the... Read More.

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Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. offers condolences following death of former employee

Friday, May 15 by Greg

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. has written a letter to offer condolences following the death of Jean Smith, a former employee of the Jack Jones Detention Center. I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jean Smith, a former employee of the... Read More.

Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. provides and County Judge Robinson approves proposed plan in response to county furlough ordinance

Monday, May 11 by Greg

Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. has provided DeltaplexNews.com with a copy of his proposed plan in response to Jefferson County Ordinance No. 2020-31, passed by members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court last Tuesday evening. Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has approved the sheriffs plan. “I... Read More.

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Arkansas County Sheriff resigns following recording of racial slurs

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. discusses preparations for Tropical Storm Laura

SHERIFF: THIEF STEALS PACKAGE OFF FRONT PORCH, CAUGHT ON CAMERA

Sheriff Woods: “Multi-faceted solution” needed to combat homicides in Pine Bluff

PBPD Chief, Jefferson County Sheriff give thoughts on enforcing Governor’s mask order

Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. gives opinion on recent police actions

Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. offers condolences following death of Special Deputy Ronnie Reynolds

Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. says additional revenue is needed for operations

Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. working to keep Deputies employed through revenue shortfalls

Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. offers condolences following death of former employee

Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. provides and County Judge Robinson approves proposed plan in response to county furlough ordinance

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