Jonesboro man arrested for exploitative child images
On Thursday, a search warrant was executed on a home on North Caraway Rd in north Jonesboro resulting in the arrest of a man for […]
Crime
Jonesboro shooting suspect killed after stand-off with Mississippi authorities
A shooting suspect is dead after a stand-off with out-of-state authorities that ended in the man firing at officers and them returning fire, according to […]
Early Friday shooting leaves one injured; one in custody
Jonesboro Police were investigating an early morning shooting that left one male injured Friday. A suspect is in custody, authorities said. Around 1:40 a.m., a […]
Disgraced teacher, coach arrested for illegal underage images
A teacher and coach who resigned from the Jonesboro School District in 2020 was arrested Thursday morning in Jonesboro. JPD Officers with the Internet Crimes […]
Speed enforcement campaign underway in Arkansas
Arkansas law enforcement officers have launched a speed enforcement blitz with additional patrols to stop speeding drivers. Operating under the tagline, “Obey the Sign or […]
Attorney General Alert: Sweepstakes Scammers Steal from Arkansans
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansans who receive a notification that they have won a large sum of money or a luxury prize from a sweepstakes they do […]
ATTORNEY GENERAL: The Social Security Administration Will Not Call You
LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Leslie Rutledge is warning Arkansans of the increased number of scam artists calling and claiming their Social Security numbers have been […]
July 4th Holiday Impaired Driving Campaign Planned By Police
This Fourth of July commit to driving 100-percent sober. Don’t lose your independence on Independence Day, and don’t be a deadly risk to yourself and other innocent people. Remember: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.
352 grams of Meth seized during traffic stop
Almost $10,000 and over 350 grams of crystal meth were seized during a traffic stop this month in Jonesboro. On June 19, 3rd shift officer […]
JPD investigates two weekend shootings
Jonesboro Police are investigating a couple of shootings that occurred Saturday afternoon and early Sunday morning, a release posted to social media said. The first […]