Craighead County

Prosecutor Requests State Investigation of Police Beating Video Involving Fired Jonesboro Officer

JONESBORO, Ark. — A shocking video that resulted in the immediate termination of a Jonesboro police officer last week will be investigated by the Arkansas State Police (ASP). Prosecuting Attorney Sonia F. Hagood told NEA Report on Friday that she had requested ASP open an investigation into the violent video [read more…]

Greene County

Paragould Man Faces Felony Battery Charge

PARAGOULD, Ark. — Authorities released a probable cause affidavit on Friday detailing a felony arrest following a domestic violence incident this week in Paragould. On August 14, officers were dispatched to a residence in Paragould in reference to a physical domestic altercation, the PC affidavit states. Police arrived and spoke [read more…]