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Multiple Suspects Face Fentanyl Delivery Charges in Jonesboro

Aug. 19, 2024

JONESBORO, Ark. — Two suspects facing felony charges of possession of fentanyl with purpose to deliver were in court on Monday. Raheam Maleke Burton, 29,…

Craighead County

Man Gets $100,000 Cash Only Bond After Fentanyl Arrest

July 22, 2024

JONESBORO, Ark. — A man who was already in the drug court program was arrested Friday for several serious drug possession charges in Jonesboro. Jason…

Mississippi County

Officers Exposed to Fentanyl, Two Arrested

May 22, 2024

BLYTEVILLE, Ark. – Two people have been arrested after a traffic stop where officers were reportedly exposed to fentanyl, a press release from Blytheville Police…

Lawrence County

Death in Hoxie Under Investigation, Police Report

May 9, 2024

HOXIE, Ark. – Authorities are investigating a case where a man died early this morning in Hoxie. A release from the department says that at…

Craighead County

Man Being Charged in Fatal Overdose of Woman in Jonesboro

March 13, 2024

JONESBORO, Ark. – More information about a tragic death was revealed in the probable cause hearing today of a man accused of giving a lethal…

Craighead County

Numerous Drug Arrests Reported Recently in Jonesboro

Feb. 27, 2024Updated March 1, 2024 at 12:37 am

JONESBORO, Ark. – Authorities over the past several days have remained busy in Jonesboro, with numerous drug arrests being reported. All suspects are innocent until…