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Arkansas Corrections Officer Killed in Crash Near Cummins Unit

Friday, January 30 by Luke Matheson

Officials have confirmed that a Department of Corrections officer was killed in a crash outside the Cummins Unit Thursday night. The Arkansas Department of Corrections identified the officer as 20-year-old Corporal Kajayla Hill. According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police, Hill was... Read More.

Officials Investigating Inmate Death at Cummins Unit

Monday, December 29 by Luke Matheson

State officials are investigating the death of a male inmate at the Cummins Unit of the Arkansas Division of Correction, authorities confirmed. The inmate was pronounced dead Sunday, Dec. 28, at the facility located in Gould. Specific details surrounding the circumstances of the death have... Read More.

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White Hall Police Chief Highlights Full Staff and New Canine Unit in Local Schools

Tuesday, September 30 by Luke Matheson

White Hall Police Chief Mickey Buffkin was a guest on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show where he talked about his department having a full staff of 12 officers, as well as part-timers who are always ready to work if needed. He went on to talk... Read More.

Arkansas State Police Investigating Inmate Homicide at Cummins Unit

Thursday, September 11 by Luke Matheson

Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division are investigating a homicide at the Arkansas Department of Corrections (ADC) Cummins Unit in Gould. According to officials, ADC staff discovered inmate Joseph Fairchild, 21, unresponsive during a routine security check at approximately 2 a.m.... Read More.

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Inmate Shot During Escape Attempt at Varner Unit

Thursday, September 11 by Luke Matheson

An inmate at the Varner Unit was shot by a correctional officer Thursday morning after attempting to escape, according to a spokesperson for the Arkansas Department of Corrections. Officials said the inmate, who was on field duty at the time, attempted to flee the area.... Read More.

Suspects in Pine Bluff Air Conditioning Unit Theft Arrested

Thursday, July 24 by Greg

UPDATE: The suspects in the air conditioning theft in Pine Bluff have been arrested after allegedly attempting to sell the stolen goods to Johnson Recycling Center. ORIGINAL STORY: The Pine Bluff Police Department is seeking two suspects in connection with the theft of air conditioning units... Read More.

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Little Rock Woman Charged with Attempted Drug Smuggling at Tucker Unit

Monday, June 23 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Monday for a Little Rock woman accused of trying to slip drugs into the Tucker Unit of the Department of Corrections. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge... Read More.

Inmate found dead at Cummins Unit

Wednesday, December 11 by Ray King

GOULD — An inmate with the Department of Corrections in the Cummins Unit was found dead in the early hours of Wednesday, Dec. 11. Arkansas State Police was contacted by the DOC to investigate the case, which is being investigated as a homicide. ASP Criminal Investigation Division... Read More.

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$20,000 bond set for man accused of attempting to take contrabrand into prison unit

Thursday, August 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly attempted to take contraband into a prison unit. Daniel Davis, 26, was taken into custody by Department of Corrections personnel after he was found in a store at Tucker. Reading from a probable cause... Read More.

Inmate escapes from East Arkansas Unit in Brickeys

Friday, August 12 by Staff

BRICKEYS, Ark. (AP) — Authorities were searching Friday for a convicted rapist who escaped from an east Arkansas prison. Samuel Hartman, 38, escaped Friday morning from the East Arkansas Regional Unit in Brickeys, located 96 miles (155 kilometers) east of Little Rock, the state Department... Read More.

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Judge Gerald Robinson discusses new health unit and coroners office

Tuesday, March 8 by Staff

By Ray King On Monday, Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson, other elected officials and members of the public gathered to cut the ribbon on two new county buildings, the Dr. Josetta E. Wilkins Health Center and the U.S. Brown Coroner’s Office. On Tuesday, Robinson was a... Read More.

Ribbon cutting held for the Dr. Josetta E. Wilkins Jefferson County Health Unit

Monday, March 7 by Staff

A ribbon cutting took place Monday morning for the Dr. Josetta E. Wilkins Jefferson County Health Unit following nearly a year and a half worth of construction on the project. The new unit, located at 3801 S. Hickory Street, completes the first public-private project in... Read More.

Stories tagged with: unit

Arkansas Corrections Officer Killed in Crash Near Cummins Unit

Officials Investigating Inmate Death at Cummins Unit

White Hall Police Chief Highlights Full Staff and New Canine Unit in Local Schools

Arkansas State Police Investigating Inmate Homicide at Cummins Unit

Inmate Shot During Escape Attempt at Varner Unit

Suspects in Pine Bluff Air Conditioning Unit Theft Arrested

Little Rock Woman Charged with Attempted Drug Smuggling at Tucker Unit

Inmate found dead at Cummins Unit

$20,000 bond set for man accused of attempting to take contrabrand into prison unit

Inmate escapes from East Arkansas Unit in Brickeys

Judge Gerald Robinson discusses new health unit and coroners office

Ribbon cutting held for the Dr. Josetta E. Wilkins Jefferson County Health Unit

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