IZARD COUNTY, Ark. — The Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) has opened an investigation into an officer‑involved shooting death at the request of the Izard County Sheriff’s Office. On Saturday, April 18, 2026, around 9:45 a.m., Izard County dispatch received a report of a disturbance involving someone [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A Jonesboro suspect arrested in a shoplifting case is now also facing felony drug and evidence-tampering charges after officers and jail staff allegedly found suspected cocaine hidden in plastic bags, according to police. Noemi Cruz, 31, of Jonesboro, was arrested on charges of possession of methamphetamine or [read more…]
JONESBORO – Five Mile Mountain Road will perform traditional bluegrass and a wide variety of acoustic music at the next KASU-FM Bluegrass Monday concert. The show will begin at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 27, at the Collins Theatre, 120 West Emerson St., Paragould. Five Mile Mountain Road is a [read more…]
PARAGOULD, Ark. — A Paragould suspect was arrested after police said he fled officers in a stolen vehicle at speeds exceeding 110 mph before crashing in Dunklin County. Mason C. Markum, 22, of Paragould, was arrested on allegations of felony fleeing and theft of property, as well as misdemeanor theft [read more…]
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, alongside the Arkansas Department of Education, today announced the #RazorbackReady2026 challenge, a statewide initiative to promote the Presidential Fitness Test and encourage healthier, more active lifestyles among Arkansas students. “President Trump is Making America Healthy Again and Arkansas is answering the call,” said Governor Sanders. “The #RazorbackReady2026 challenge is designed [read more…]
MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, Ark. — Arkansas State Police released video from a March 29 pursuit in rural Mississippi County after a trooper tried to stop a speeding Dodge Charger on Interstate 55 and later terminated the chase. According to an Arkansas State Police incident report, Trooper Carter E. Lazenby attempted to [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A Jonesboro defendant was arrested after police said surveillance video showed him entering a residence, remaining inside for about two hours and leaving with the alleged victim’s property while a no-contact order was in effect. Terrance Winters, 45, was arrested on charges of residential burglary, theft of [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A Jonesboro suspect was arrested after police investigated a business break-in in which about $700 in cash and change, along with a DVR valued at about $600, were reported stolen. Christopher Michael Nearn, 41, was arrested on charges of breaking or entering, theft and tampering with evidence, [read more…]
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — At approximately 2 a.m. on Friday, April 17, 2026, the Arkansas State Police (ASP) was notified that a stolen Memphis Fire Department ambulance was traveling westbound on Interstate 40 and entering Arkansas. Troopers located the vehicle on Ingram Boulevard near Baron Avenue in West Memphis. Officers [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A Jonesboro parolee was arrested April 15 after parole officers reported finding a shotgun, suspected alprazolam pills and evidence of drug sales during a search of his home. Willis Larkin Kilpatrick was arrested on charges of possession of a Schedule IV or V controlled substance with purpose [read more…]
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