Craighead County

Two JPD officers win "Save A Life Award"

JONESBORO, Ark. – Two Jonesboro police officers have been chosen as the winners of the Stop the Bleeding Foundation’s inaugural “Save a Life Award.” The Stop the Bleeding Foundation, a non-profit organization, was begun by Dr. Spencer Guinn of Jonesboro, an orthopedic surgeon who has combat surgery experience with the [read more…]

Craighead County

JPD mobilizing seat-belt campaign

JONESBORO, Ark. – This Thanksgiving, the Jonesboro Police Department is teaming up with the U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and law enforcement agencies across the country on a high-visibility Click It or Ticket mobilization to make sure all Thanksgiving travelers are wearing their seat belts. Thanksgiving [read more…]

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City awarded grant to enhance police enforcement

  JONESBORO, Ark. – The City of Jonesboro has been awarded a grant totaling $31,353 for the purchase of computer software and computer hardware that will aid in facilitating more efficient police operations. The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant provides funds to police departments to purchase technology related items. [read more…]

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Sobriety checkpoints in Jonesboro Friday

JONESBORO, Ark. – Friday night and Saturday morning, officers will be looking for intoxicated drivers in Jonesboro. Jonesboro Police Department officers will be conducting sobriety checkpoints Friday night and into Saturday morning, according to Information Specialist Paul Holmes with JPD. Authorities will be using the Blood Alcohol Testing (BAT) Mobile [read more…]