Craighead County

Woman falls prey to Facebook scam

JONESBORO, Ark. – A woman fell victim to a scam over Facebook and is out $200 because of the mistake. It was reported to Jonesboro Police Department at 3:30 p.m. Monday afternoon. A woman, 60, said that morning, she was on her iPad when she noticed “problems” with her Facebook [read more…]

Craighead County

Two underage students accused of sexting

JONESBORO, Ark. – Two Jonesboro teens face charges in juvenile court for sending nude photos to each other. The alleged incident was reported to Jonesboro Police Department on Monday afternoon. School resource officer Brian Sawyer was at Jonesboro High School when the assistant principal, Dr. Shannon Lewis, reported a parent [read more…]

Craighead County

Guns make vehicles at target over the weekend

JONESBORO, Ark. – Criminals are looking for purses, wallets and guns left in vehicles overnight in parked vehicle like they’re a beacon. Over the weekend in Jonesboro, several new victims were made during vehicle break-ins. On Friday, Jonesboro Police Department spoke with a woman at an apartment on the 900-block of [read more…]

Clay County

Six arrested in Clay County on drug charges

CLAY COUNTY, Ark. – A county-wide probation and parole sweep in Clay County ended in six arrests, according Clay County Sheriff Terry Miller. It happened Thursday, Jan. 5. Authorities conducted numerous probation and parole home checks and searches, the sheriff reported. Six individuals were arrested on warrants and drug related charges. Deputies with the [read more…]

Craighead County

Guns and drugs found by street crimes unit

JONESBORO, Ark. – The Jonesboro Police Department Street Crimes Unit found their target Thursday and it involved both guns and drugs. Authorities were looking for Yamiah McFarland, 24, of Jonesboro, at apartments at 307 Melrose. Police arrived and were told she was in the bedroom. As they entered the apartment, [read more…]