violence – Page 3 – Deltaplex News

Pine Bluff officials participate in march against domestic violence

Tuesday, October 17 by Greg

Kimberly Clay with Family Vibes Incorporated talks about why her organization, joined the March against domestic violence. Deputy Chief Shirley Warrior believes that the march is bringing awareness to the community…and that it’s making a difference. Officials from various non profits, law enforcement, the circuit court,... Read More.

The Pine Bluff Police Department is gearing up for annual Domestic Violence walk

Friday, October 6 by Alex Bivens

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Pine Bluff Police Department is preparing for their annual Domestic Violence walk which will begin and end at the steps of the Civic Center facing 8th Street. Appearing on Talk Back Live with Floyd Donald Thursday, Dominique... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

PB Group Violence Intervention Hosts Town Hall Meeting

Tuesday, August 22 by Staff

On Tuesday, the Pine Bluff Group Violence Intervention (GVI) hosted a town hall meeting and panel session to give citizens an opportunity to ask questions and give input on the organization, and gun violence in the city. GVI Program Director Leanita Hughes opened the... Read More.

Sheriff Woods discusses recent trip and methods to combat violence in the youth

Wednesday, June 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

Earlier this month, a big contingent from the city and Jefferson County attended an out-of-state event in Philadelphia and Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. was amongst those present. Tuesday, Woods joined Oldies 101.3 morning show and host Greg Horne asked Woods to explain the purpose of... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

Camden man arrested after threatening violence against a school

Monday, April 17 by Staff

On Wednesday, April 12, 2023, Arkansas State Police arrested Keshawn Jamal Hawkins, 22, of Camden, charging him with Threatening to Commit an Act of Mass Violence on School Property. The arrest was made less than 24 hours after a suspect was positively identified as the... Read More.

Arrest made in domestic violence incident

Friday, March 31 by Ray King

A reported domestic disturbance Wednesday resulted in the arrest of a Pine Bluff man who allegedly assaulted his mother. James McKendrick, 42, was taken into custody after his mother told police she and her son had gotten into a verbal altercation that turned physical. During a... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

PBPD hosts annual Domestic Violence Walk

Tuesday, October 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Police Department hosted its 11th annual Domestic Violence Walk on Tuesday to shed light on domestic violence awareness and resources in the community that can help. There were several organizations present in support of informational tables including CASA Women's Shelter, Future... Read More.

Sheriff Woods discusses Gang Violence Reduction Coordinator for GRIP Program

Wednesday, September 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

At its most recent meeting, the Pine Bluff City Council approved a resolution creating the position of gang violence reduction coordinator and setting aside $500,000 from the American Rescue Plan money to cover the salary and benefits for that position for five years. The action... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

Pine Bluff City Council passes legislation to create Group Violence Intervention Director position

Monday, September 19 by Staff

By Ray King By two separate 6-2 votes, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday adopted legislation to create the position of Group Violence Intervention Director and create a fund to pay that person. The first resolution provides that the Group Violence Intervention Director will work... Read More.

Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. gives his thoughts on Tuesday night’s Juvenile Violence forum

Wednesday, August 3 by Staff

Community leaders, law enforcement, clergy, parole and probation officers, and local politicians attended a youth violence community forum held at the Pine Bluff Convention Center Tuesday night that was hosted by youth violence experts Robert “Bob” Bermingham, Michelle Darling, and John A. Tuell. The... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

$20,000 bond set for man accused of second degree domestic violence

Friday, July 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A reported disturbance on Rhinehart Road on July 16 resulted in the arrest of a Pine Bluff man accused of hitting another man with a piece of wood and causing injuries. Richard Ramsey, 42, was taken into custody Thursday after he was allegedly... Read More.

CASA and United Way of Southeast Arkansas talks services for domestic violence victims

Wednesday, January 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

CASA Women's Shelter serves victims of domestic violence not just in Jefferson County, but statewide and throughout the United States. Peggy Tillman CASA director joined the Oldies 101.3 Morning show Wednesday, January 26th with Jasen Duren from United Way of Southeast Arkansas to discuss... Read More.

Stories tagged with: violence

Pine Bluff officials participate in march against domestic violence

The Pine Bluff Police Department is gearing up for annual Domestic Violence walk

Sheriff Woods discusses recent trip and methods to combat violence in the youth

Camden man arrested after threatening violence against a school

Arrest made in domestic violence incident

PBPD hosts annual Domestic Violence Walk

Sheriff Woods discusses Gang Violence Reduction Coordinator for GRIP Program

Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. gives his thoughts on Tuesday night’s Juvenile Violence forum

$20,000 bond set for man accused of second degree domestic violence

CASA and United Way of Southeast Arkansas talks services for domestic violence victims

Current Weather