JONESBORO, Ark. — A homicide investigation is underway after a man was shot and killed late Sunday night at a Jonesboro apartment complex. According to the Jonesboro Police Department, officers responded around 11:10 p.m. to the 1100 block of Walker Place following a report of a shooting. When officers arrived, [read more…]
NEWARK, Ark. — Newly released Arkansas State Police video shows a pursuit through Independence County involving speeds above 100 mph, wet pavement and three juvenile passengers inside the fleeing vehicle. The pursuit began at approximately 2:09 p.m. July 4 on Arkansas Highway 69 near Newark, according to an ASP incident [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A Lyft driver was stabbed in the neck before fighting off a passenger who allegedly tried to steal his SUV, according to Jonesboro police. Jake E. Laport, 36, was arrested on suspicion of criminal attempt to commit aggravated robbery, a Class A felony, and second-degree battery, a [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A Jonesboro woman already serving probation in a felony animal cruelty case was arrested again Thursday night on a new cruelty-to-animals charge. Karen Sue Siegel, 65, was arrested by the Jonesboro Police Department at 8:41 p.m. July 9 on a misdemeanor charge of cruelty to animals, according [read more…]
SOUTHSIDE, Ark. — New video obtained by NEA Report shows part of a June 29 Arkansas State Police pursuit near Southside, including tactical vehicle intervention attempts and collisions during the chase. According to an incident report, the pursuit began at about 10 a.m. June 29 while Trooper Nick Ade was [read more…]
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — From July 10 through July 31, State and local law enforcement agencies across Arkansas will participate in the national Speeding Slows You Down high-visibility enforcement campaign, increasing patrols and enforcement efforts to reduce speeding-related crashes and save lives. Speeding remains one of the leading contributors to [read more…]
JONESBORO – An upcoming conference will bring educators together for a learning, sharing and training opportunity. The 54th annual Early Childhood Education Conference, “Simple Experiences, Lasting Impact,” will be held at Red Wolf Convention Center, adjacent to Embassy Suites by Hilton on the Arkansas State University campus. The conference will [read more…]
PARAGOULD, Ark. — A man was arrested after police said he took more than $23,000 for a construction job and never started the work. Terry Hammett, 49, was arrested for theft of property, a Class C felony, according to a probable cause affidavit from the Paragould Police Department. The case [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A Craighead County man is facing multiple felony charges after a drug investigation and traffic stop led investigators to alleged methamphetamine delivery, pills and a handgun, according to probable cause affidavits. Cordarious Lamar Jones was arrested after agents with the 2nd Judicial District Drug Task Force conducted [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A Jonesboro man is facing two Class Y felony charges after police said a welfare check led to allegations of kidnapping, rape and domestic violence. Demetric Howard, 51, of Jonesboro, was arrested after Jonesboro police were dispatched at about 9:15 p.m. June 21 to a residence on [read more…]
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