Update: 12:30 p.m. – A second email from the city has indicated the meeting is over the “city salary plan.” The email reads as follows: Mayor Perrin has clarified that the special City Council meeting for Monday, August 29, 2016, will be to review and discuss the city salary plan. JONESBORO, [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. – A law enforcement officer was involved in a destructive accident Thursday afternoon in Jonesboro and it may have been caused by the actions of a suspect who was trying to escape. A Jonesboro Police Officer was injured in a wreck at about 5:22 p.m. on Johnson Avenue near Culberhouse [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. – Jonesboro Police Chief Rick Elliott said Tuesday 99 percent of police officers were pleased with the new proposed police pay plan. The Public Safety Committee seemed satisfied with the plan as well, voting to approve and send it to the Finance Committee for funding. Under it, officers [read more…]
AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH TRAFFIC LAWS PERTAINING TO THE OPERATION OF BICYCLES ON JONESBORO CITY STREETS Whereas, because cycling has become more popular in the City of Jonesboro; and Whereas, because there have been accidents involving cyclists and drivers of vehicles; and Whereas, because cyclist and drivers both need to [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. – A group from the Little Heroes Learning Academy made some local officers feel appreciated Wednesday The group visited Jonesboro Police Department, Caraway Road in Jonesboro, Wednesday. Community Outreach Officer Sgt. Cassie Brandon gave a tour of the station to the youngsters. K9 Officer Tony Zaffarano, with his [read more…]
Press Release – City of Jonesboro Washington, D.C.— Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) this week recognized Corporal Jason Chester & Sergeant Trey Dupuy of Jonesboro, Arkansas as the “Arkansans of the Week” for their heroic rescue of a Jonesboro teenager from a storm drain. You can find the full text of Senator Cotton’s recognition on [read more…]
Press Release Parking for the Fourth Fest fireworks display at Joe Mack Campbell Park on the evening of July 4 will be available inside the park. Jonesboro police will assist motorists in and out of the park. Due to safety concerns, parking will not be permitted on the shoulders of [read more…]
Press Release Meet one of the newest members of the Jonesboro Police Department, Officer Rico. Rico is an 18-month-old Belgium Malinois who is a dual-purpose police dog. Rico is trained for narcotic detection and for patrol work (tracking, apprehension, building search and handler protection). Rico is state certified and also [read more…]
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