Craighead County

Victim Shot in the Back During Drug Deal at Hotel, Affidavit Alleges; Two Arrested

JONESBORO, Ark. — Two suspects, including a juvenile, have been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred Monday night in the 2500 block of Caraway Road, according to the Jonesboro Police Department. Police said dispatch received a “shots heard” call at approximately 10:44 p.m. Monday. Officers, including members [read more…]

Mississippi County

Blytheville Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine

Defendant also convicted for possessing an unregistered firearm. LITTLE ROCK—Lyonel Smith will spend the next 10 years in federal prison after convictions for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of an unregistered firearm. Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced the sentence, [read more…]