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Man Accused of Entering Paragould Home, Taking Prescription Medication

Sept. 14, 2026

Robert Owens is accused of residential burglary and theft after a Paragould resident reported finding him on a couch consuming prescription medication.

Greene County

New Charges in Threatening Letters Case; Judge Notes 18 More Counts Possible

Sept. 14, 2026Updated Sept. 16, 2026 at 5:40 pm

Cody Dale Taylor faces four charges in a Bono threatening-letter investigation. Judge Barbara Halsey noted 18 more counts could be possible and set a separate…

Greene County

Paragould Man Accused of Pointing Rifle at Family, Threatening to Kill Someone

Sept. 8, 2026

PARAGOULD, Ark. — A Paragould man faces multiple charges after police said a family argument escalated into an assault and an armed threat involving a…

Greene County

Adult Found Dead After Trying to Help Juvenile at Crowley’s Ridge State Park

Sept. 8, 2026

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…

Greene County

Roommate Accused of First-Degree Murder in Fatal Paragould Shooting

Sept. 6, 2026

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.…

Greene County

Suspect Accused of Striking Victim With Keys, Throwing Knife in Paragould

Aug. 25, 2026

PARAGOULD, Ark. — A suspect faces two felony charges after police said video corroborated allegations that she struck a victim with keys, threatened to kill…

Greene County

Paragould Suspect Accused of Slamming Victim’s Face Into Mirror, Cutting Face With Vase Shards

Aug. 24, 2026

PARAGOULD, Ark. — A Paragould suspect faces a felony domestic battery charge after officers said a victim was injured with a bathroom mirror and pieces…