Deputy Pulls Victim From Vehicle After Crash And Vehicle Catches Fire
A Lawrence County Deputy pulled a victim from a wrecked vehicle the caught fire early Friday morning. At 12:51 am on Friday Morning, Lawrence County Deputies attempted to stop a…
David Swift Extradited Back to Face Charges In Karen Swift’s Murder
David Swift was extradited back to Dyer County to face charges of first-degree murder in the death of his late wife Karen Swift. David will face arraignment in a Dyersburg…
Authorities Respond To Yet Another Shooting Incident
Shortly after 4 pm on Tuesday, the Lawrence County Dispatch received numerous 911 calls reporting several shots being fired in the area of the 1100 Block of SE Front Street…
Jonesboro Man Killed In One Vehicle Crash
Authorities say a 26 year old Jonesboro man died Monday night after his pickup truck crashed into a tree. According to the Arkansas State Police the crash happened at 10:22…
Suspect Killed In Shooting Incident In Portia
The Arkansas State Police released further information after a man was shot during an incident after he reportedly began firing a gun randomly outside his residence and law enforcement attempted…
Husband Arrested in 2011, Karen Swift Murder
Swift indicted, charged with pre-meditated first-degree murder On Monday, Aug.8, members of the Dyer County Grand Jury indicted former Dyer County resident David Swift on a charge of pre-meditated first-degree…
Authorities On Scene Of Standoff With Suspect In Portia
At 3:45 pm on Monday, Lawrence County Dispatch received a report of a male subject in the 200 block of South Free Street in Portia brandishing and firing a weapon.…
Sharp County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Arrest Report
According to Chief Deputy Aaron Presser, the following individuals were incarcerated last week (8/2-8/8) an average of 71 inmates housed in the Sharp County Detention Center daily. Kenneth Adkins, 45,…
Izard County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Arrest Report
The following individuals were incarcerated last week, according to Izard County Chief Deputy Charley Melton. Michael Liscomb, 40, of Calico Rock was arrested August 1 and charged with driving on…
Hardy Man Injured In Weekend Crash Near Williford
Authorities report man from Hardy was injured in an accident early Saturday morning. Clyde Harris, age 68, was injured when authorities say he failed to negotiate a curve, ran off…
WBU Named NAIA Champions of Character Five-Star Gold Institution
Williams Baptist University has been named a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Champions of Character Five-Star institution, as announced by the national office. The award covers the 2021-22 school…
Randolph County Sheriff Reports Busy Week For RCSO
From Randolph County Sheriff Kevin Bell:It’s been a busy week for the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office. The stolen truck from an earlier post was recovered in West Memphis. A homemade…
JPD Announces Arrest Of Man On Charges Of Inappropriate Relationship With Two Minors
On August 4th our Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Division received a tip in regards to an inappropriate relationship with a minor online. An investigation was immediately launched and detectives…
Inmate Dies In Lawrence County Detention Center, ASP Investigating
The Arkansas State Police are investigating the death of a Jonesboro man that was incarcerated in the Lawrence County Detention Center. Arkansas State Police, Matthew Scott Shipman age 35 of…
Fulton County Man Charged With Raping A Minor Numerous Times
Authorities are reporting a Fulton County man has been charged and is being held on a $350,000 bond after law enforcement investigators say he raped a child 14 times. On…
BRTC Extends Hours to Assist Students
BRTC will be extending their hours from August 15th through the 17th to allow students extra time to visit campus and register for classes, purchase their textbooks, and work out…