Craighead County
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug, Evidence-Tampering Charges in Craighead County
JONESBORO, Ark. — A traffic stop for a vehicle without a displayed license plate led to the arrest of a woman on multiple drug charges…
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Craighead County
Man Accused of Chasing Driver, Ramming Car in Craighead County
JONESBORO, Ark. — A Craighead County man is accused of chasing another driver and intentionally striking the vehicle from behind before both vehicles ended up…
Craighead County
Man on Probation Accused of Meth Possession After Being Found Asleep in Vehicle
JONESBORO, Ark. — A man who authorities said was already on probation is facing two felony drug charges after police allegedly found methamphetamine and drug…
Craighead County
Lakeport Plantation Museum to Host Free Mississippi River Symposium This Fall
JONESBORO – In an effort to provide historical information and acknowledge the stories of the past, a symposium will be held this fall at Lakeport…
Greene County
Paragould Man Accused of Pointing Rifle at Family, Threatening to Kill Someone
PARAGOULD, Ark. — A Paragould man faces multiple charges after police said a family argument escalated into an assault and an armed threat involving a…
Craighead County
A-State and GOJO Partner, Offering Free Rides for University Community
JONESBORO – As the fall semester gets underway at Arkansas State University, one may notice GOJO buses around campus. The buses operate in partnership with the…
Craighead County
Woman Accused of Shoplifting Had 11 Prior Theft-Related Convictions, Police Say
JONESBORO, Ark. — A woman accused of stealing more than $400 worth of merchandise from a Jonesboro store faces a felony theft charge after police…
Craighead County
Four Brookland Flock Cameras Shot, Destroyed Over Weekend
BROOKLAND, Ark. — Four of Brookland’s Flock cameras were destroyed over the weekend, including cameras that police said had been shot, torn down and, in…
Craighead County
Jonesboro Man Accused of Choking Girlfriend During Domestic Dispute
JONESBORO, Ark. — A Jonesboro man faces a felony aggravated assault charge after police said he placed his girlfriend in a chokehold during an argument…
Greene County
Adult Found Dead After Trying to Help Juvenile at Crowley’s Ridge State Park
PARAGOULD, Ark. — An adult was found dead Tuesday afternoon at Crowley’s Ridge State Park after authorities said the person went underwater while trying to…
Crittenden County
VIDEO: Driver Allegedly Goes Dark at 100+ MPH During I-40 Pursuit Into Memphis
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — A traffic stop on Interstate 40 turned into a high-speed pursuit late Aug. 24 after Arkansas State Police said a driver…
Crittenden County
VIDEO: 80 MPH West Memphis Pursuit Ends With TVI, Foot Chase and K-9 Capture
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — Video obtained by NEA Report shows a late-night Arkansas State Police pursuit through West Memphis that reached speeds above 80 mph…
Greene County
Roommate Accused of First-Degree Murder in Fatal Paragould Shooting
Steven Van Sickle was booked into the Greene County Jail after Scott Hendrix died from a gunshot wound. His bond was set at $1 million.…
Regional
ASP: Phillips County Clerk Bought 84 Gift Cards, Prepaid Cards With County Credit Card
HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. — A clerk for the Phillips County Judge’s Office has been charged after an Arkansas State Police investigation and state audit found…
Mississippi County
VIDEO: Driver Fights Trooper, Allegedly Reaches for Gun Before 3 Flee Into Woods
MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, Ark. — A traffic stop on Interstate 55 escalated into a violent roadside struggle between an Arkansas State Police trooper and a driver,…