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Sheriff promotes Deyonta Jones to rank of Corporal

Friday, April 21 by Staff

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. is pleased to announce the promotion of Deputy Deyonta Jones to the rank of Corporal in the Uniformed Patrol Division. "Corporal Jones has been consistent in demonstrating a strong work ethic and a dedication serving our community in Jefferson... Read More.

Sheriff promotes Ramirez to rank of Patrol Sergeant

Wednesday, March 29 by Staff

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. is pleased to announce the promotion of Corporal Riley Ramirez to the rank of Sergeant in the Uniformed Patrol Division. "Sergeant Ramirez has consistently demonstrated strong dedication, hard work, and exemplary leadership skills in the Uniformed Patrol Division" said... Read More.

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Sheriff Woods talks overcrowding at both the adult and juvenile detention centers

Monday, March 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., on Monday, talked about overcrowding at both the adult jail and juvenile detention center and then said there is a new initiative from the governor in an effort to solve the problems. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show,... Read More.

Sheriff Woods discusses mass shooting in Memphis

Monday, February 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

Police in Memphis are investigating a shooting that left one person dead and 10 others injured over the weekend. According to a statement, the shootings occurred at two different locations and at least five of the victims are in critical condition at Memphis hospitals. Jefferson County... Read More.

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Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. discusses Monday’s drowning investigation

Tuesday, February 7 by Staff

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is in the middle of an investigation after 80-year-old Willis Baker was found deceased in his swimming pool early Monday morning in the Hardin community. Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. spoke with Deltaplex News about that investigation, saying no foul... Read More.

Pete Roberts discusses his new role as Grant County Sheriff

Tuesday, February 7 by Staff

Grant County recently swore in a new Sheriff and he is hitting the ground running. Pete Roberts joined Rick Walker for Sunrise Deltaplex to talk about his future plans. Roberts was asked if he had always wanted to be in law enforcement. He was asked about... Read More.

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County Sheriff discusses status of jail food

Monday, January 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

Last week, an attorney for Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., asked a judge to find County Judge Gerald Robinson in contempt of court because bills for the jails, particularly food bills had not been paid. According to the attorney, the juvenile detention center was going to... Read More.

Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. says Ashley Road home invasion was “a targeted attack”

Thursday, January 19 by Staff

Jefferson County Sheriff’s investigators are continuing their efforts to identify two men who allegedly broke into a house on Ashley Road Wednesday. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Thursday, Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., was asked about the investigation. Woods said typically, burglars don’t want to... Read More.

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Sheriff Woods discusses inmate involved with fire at the adult detention center

Friday, January 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

Luke Matheson, who covered a fire at the adult detention center Tuesday told Deltaplex News that when he interviewed Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., the sheriff appeared “mad”. Woods was asked about that when he appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show Thursday. Woods said Josinnie Johnson,... Read More.

Sheriff Woods talks about Wednesday night homicide

Thursday, January 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

After more than three months without a homicide in Pine Bluff, the streak was broken Wednesday night when police found the body of a 22-year-old man outside the Regency Arms Apartments. Demarcuz Scott was pronounced dead of multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body. Appearing on... Read More.

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Lincoln County Sheriff Steve Young discusses his goals as Sheriff and new jail operations

Wednesday, January 4 by Staff

Lincoln County has a new Sheriff in former Star City Police Chief Steve Young. Young, who is a law enforcement veteran, was sworn in earlier this week. He spoke with Deltaplex News on Tuesday saying that some of his first actions as Sheriff has been... Read More.

Lincoln County Judge and Sheriff discuss flooding that shut down multiple county roads and highways

Tuesday, January 3 by Staff

Lincoln County residents woke up Tuesday morning to several highways within the county being shut down due to flooding following overnight storms. US Highway 425 and State Highways 54, 83, 114, and 199 all saw closures due to the flooding. Lincoln County Judge Buddy Lynn... Read More.

Stories tagged with: sheriff

Sheriff promotes Deyonta Jones to rank of Corporal

Sheriff promotes Ramirez to rank of Patrol Sergeant

Sheriff Woods talks overcrowding at both the adult and juvenile detention centers

Sheriff Woods discusses mass shooting in Memphis

Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. discusses Monday’s drowning investigation

Pete Roberts discusses his new role as Grant County Sheriff

County Sheriff discusses status of jail food

Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. says Ashley Road home invasion was “a targeted attack”

Sheriff Woods discusses inmate involved with fire at the adult detention center

Sheriff Woods talks about Wednesday night homicide

Lincoln County Sheriff Steve Young discusses his goals as Sheriff and new jail operations

Lincoln County Judge and Sheriff discuss flooding that shut down multiple county roads and highways

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