Craighead County

Man Accused of Sexual Assault Involving 12-Year-Old

JONESBORO, Ark. — A Paragould man faces a charge that he allegedly sexually assaulted a 12-year-old child in Jonesboro. The probable cause affidavit states that on January 4, 2024, a woman contacted Detective Adam Hampton at the Jonesboro Police Department to report her child had disclosed being sexually assaulted a [read more…]

Craighead County

Repeat DWI Offender Gets Stiff Cash-Only Bail

JONESBORO, Ark. — The judge called the defendant a “danger to the public” over his latest driving while intoxicated charge before setting a $20,000 cash-only bail requirement Friday in Jonesboro. Cameron Ray Allison, 33, of Tyronza, faces charges including DWI VI, a felony; speeding and driving on a suspended license [read more…]

Poinsett County

Put Away the Phone or Pay Campaign Runs October 20-26

TRUMANN, Ark.  — The Arkansas State Highway Safety office in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is launching a high-visibility enforcement effort, October 20-26, 2024, to deter distracted driving. State-wide law enforcement officers will work together to enforce texting and distracted-driving laws and remind drivers: Put the [read more…]