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Woods: How parents raise their kids can make a difference in crime rates

Tuesday, February 21 by Staff

Mass shootings, including the one in Memphis over the weekend was the topic for Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., who was asked about them by host Greg Horne. While the number of available guns was one factor, Woods talked about another one. Woods went on to say... 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.

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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Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. discusses the 2023 budget for the Sheriff’s Office

Monday, December 19 by Staff

Last Monday, the Jefferson County Quorum Court approved a just over $35 million budget for 2023 by a vote of 12 to 1. Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show Thursday and was asked about the budget for his... Read More.

Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. released statement after Stuttgart officer is killed

Friday, December 16 by Staff

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. has released a statement following the death of Stuttgart police officer Sgt. Donald Scoby, who was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend a suspect. That statement is as follows: On today, December 15, 2022, we learned that Sergeant Donald... Read More.

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Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. discusses Stuttgart officer involved shooting that left one officer and the suspect dead

Thursday, December 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

A Stuttgart Police Officer and the suspect who allegedly shot him are both dead and an Arkansas Trooper was wounded following an incident Wednesday night. According to a press release, Sgt. Donald Scoby, 45, was shot while pursuing the suspect, identified as Jacob Cole Barnes,... Read More.

Lafayette Woods Jr. talks jail operations and budgets

Monday, November 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

As Jefferson County elected officials are working on their budgets for 2023, one of the most important budgets is the one for the sheriff’s office and the jails. Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. recently appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show and was asked how much... Read More.

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Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. names new UnderSheriff

Thursday, November 3 by Staff

The taste of retirement didn't take long for John Hughes, 49 to return to law enforcement after his August 31stretirement as one of Pine Bluff Police Departments most tenured officers. On November 1st, the retired Pine Bluff Vice & Narcotics Detective and former U.S. Drug... Read More.

Sheriff Lafayette Woods discusses citations being issued for unlawful burning

Friday, October 28 by Staff

There have been citizens that have continued to try to burn despite burn bans being in place and despite recent wildfires in Jefferson County. Recently, Jefferson County Deputies began issuing citations to citizens caught burning during the burn ban when local fire departments have... Read More.

Stories tagged with: woods

Woods: How parents raise their kids can make a difference in crime rates

Sheriff Woods discusses mass shooting in Memphis

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

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

Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. discusses the 2023 budget for the Sheriff’s Office

Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. released statement after Stuttgart officer is killed

Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. discusses Stuttgart officer involved shooting that left one officer and the suspect dead

Lafayette Woods Jr. talks jail operations and budgets

Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. names new UnderSheriff

Sheriff Lafayette Woods discusses citations being issued for unlawful burning

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