Arrest made over Walnut Ridge Middle School threat
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.
Month: April 2018
Police investigate social media threat in Walnut Ridge
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.
Wednesday shooting now a murder investigation
The shooting Wednesday night at the Chateau Apartments has become fatal.
Victim’s name released in Wednesday’s shooting
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.
One shot at Chateau apartments in Jonesboro
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.
Several members of Walnut Ridge City Council desire special meeting
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.
Mayor kept Mercado on force after reviewing tape
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.
Hepatitis A exposure possible to customers of Walnut Ridge Doublebee’s
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.
Mercado had been previously arrested for battery – by WRPD
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.
Stabbing death in Calico Rock
A murder was reported early Sunday in Izard County and authorities have a suspect in custody.