April 2018 - NEA Report

Arrest made over Walnut Ridge Middle School threat

Apr 30, 2018 NEA Report 0

The sheriff of Lawrence County has confirmed a suspect is in custody after making threats that a school shooting would be happening in Walnut Ridge. [read more…]

Police investigate social media threat in Walnut Ridge

Apr 30, 2018 NEA Report 0

A press release from the Walnut Ridge Police Department says heavy police presences will be at schools in the area this week as investigations into the threat continue. [read more…]

Wednesday shooting now a murder investigation

Apr 27, 2018 NEA Report 0

The shooting Wednesday night at the Chateau Apartments has become fatal. [read more…]

Victim’s name released in Wednesday’s shooting

Apr 26, 2018 NEA Report 0

20 year old Devontae Dewayne Fowler of Jonesboro, was struck by one of the shots and was transported by ambulance to a local hospital and is in critical condition. [read more…]

One shot at Chateau apartments in Jonesboro

Apr 25, 2018 NEA Report 0

One NEA Report reader in chat said she heard as many as 16 shots. At least 13 evidence markers were counted by this reporter at the scene. [read more…]

Several members of Walnut Ridge City Council desire special meeting

Apr 25, 2018 NEA Report 1

At least three different members of the Walnut Ridge City Council have expressed a desire to call a special meeting regarding the upsetting police video and subsequent cover up by the police chief and deputy prosecutor. [read more…]

Mayor kept Mercado on force after reviewing tape

Apr 25, 2018 NEA Report 4

Walnut Ridge Mayor Charles Snapp reviewed the shocking footage of former Officer Matthew Mercado assaulting railroad worker Adam Finley the day it happened. He kept him on the force with a verbal warning for the “F” word. [read more…]

Hepatitis A exposure possible to customers of Walnut Ridge Doublebee’s

Apr 24, 2018 NEA Report 0

Hep A is usually spread when a person ingests tiny amounts of fecal matter from contact with objects, food or drinks contaminated by the feces, or stool, of an infected person. Hep A can also be spread through unprotected sex or sharing of injection drugs. [read more…]

Mercado had been previously arrested for battery – by WRPD

Apr 24, 2018 NEA Report 48

He also quit three jobs as a police officer within a span of about eight months – all three his only jobs in law enforcement to date, records show. [read more…]