Craighead County

Parolee Arrested After Chase Leads to Drug, Phone Evidence Seizure in Jonesboro

JONESBORO, Ark. — A parole compliance check led to the arrest of a 27-year-old man with a lengthy local criminal history, authorities said. Chauncey Javon Thomas, 27, was arrested Oct. 17 after state parole agents said he tried to flee during a traffic stop near Melrose Street and Cedar Heights [read more…]

Craighead County

Downtown Jonesboro shooter arrested in Texas

JONESBORO, Ark. – Kalius Jaciel Lane, wanted for first degree murder and six counts of first degree battery for the early Sunday Downtown Jonesboro shooting, was arrested Monday evening in Mesquite, Texas. Lane’s arrest was the culmination of work between the Jonesboro Police Department, Deputy US Marshal Bob Clark of Jonesboro, and the US Marshals [read more…]