Craighead County

Probation Search Leads to Drug and Firearms Arrests

JONESBORO, Ark. – A probation search conducted this week in Jonesboro resulted in the arrest of two individuals on multiple felony charges, including drug and firearms-related offenses. The operation took place between 12:43 PM and 2:09 PM on October 3 at the 2400-block of Circle Drive in Jonesboro. Agents from [read more…]

Craighead County

Teen Assaulted and Robbed in Jonesboro

JONESBORO, Ark. – A 15-year-old was left with injuries after being robbed on Sunday evening in Jonesboro. The incident occurred between 7:00 PM and 7:14 PM on October 1 near the 1500-block of North Church Street. The victim, a 15-year-old white male, was riding his bicycle when he was pursued [read more…]

Craighead County

JPD received $80K for body cams

JONESBORO, Ark. – Mayor Harold Copenhaver announced today that the City of Jonesboro has been awarded $80,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice for body-worn police cameras. “The body-camera program has been successful in providing transparency to our citizenry and in providing evidence to support and defend our police officers,” [read more…]