The Independence County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday, March 1, 2026, at a residence on Lindsey Circle. Deputies responded to the scene at approximately 1:27 p.m. after receiving a report…
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Oil Trough Man Arrested on Second-Degree Sexual Assault Charge in Independence County
An Oil Trough man has been arrested following an Oil Trough man sexual assault arrest investigation involving allegations of abuse against a child under the age of 14. According to the Independence County Sheriff’s Office,…
Horseplay Turns Deadly: 18-Year-Old Cave City Man Charged With Manslaughter in Fatal Shooting
An 18-year-old Cave City man is facing a Cave City manslaughter charge after investigators say he admitted to pointing a loaded rifle at a juvenile during what he described as “horseplay,” resulting in a fatal…
Police Search Underway In Independence County
Have you seen these photographs? The Independence County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a recent commercial burglary. Authorities are looking for help identifying the people in the photographs below. Police Search Underway In Independence County Photos…
Massive Independence County Drug Bust Leads to Multiple Felony Charges After Eight-Month Investigation
A months-long drug and alcohol enforcement operation in Independence County has led to multiple felony charges following the arrest of Jessie James Smith, who is accused of distributing methamphetamine and selling alcohol without a license.…
Arrest Made At Casey’s Gas Station in Batesville After Officer Recognizes Customer
A Batesville man has been arrested at Casey’s General Store in Batesville, Arkansas. It all started when a Batesville police officer noticed a man in Casey’s General Store in Batesville. After approaching him, not only…
Batesville Arrest Made After Wife Rushed To Hospital After Alleged Knife Struggle Involving Teen
A man has been arrested after an alleged knife fight involving a minor in Batesville, Arkansas It was a domestic dispute. The father was arrested after a struggle involving a knife with the son and…
Multiple “Drug Houses” Busted In Arkansas With Property Seized By Law Enforcement
It’s a big win for law enforcement if details are true. Four Sharp County residents were arrested on various felony drug charges this week, including possession of meth, cocaine, and opium, as well as operating…
Arrest Made After Batesville Man Reportedly Confesses To Theft Of County Equipment
He’s been arrested in connection with the theft of two generators in Batesville, Arkansas. Franklin Taylor Bunch, a 26-year-old local, has been implicated in the theft of two generators. The theft occurred on November 27,…
Batesville, Arkansas Woman Allegedly Fled A Crash Scene And Refused A Test Once Caught
She was allegedly driving under the influence, fled an accident, and refused a chemical test. A woman from Batesville, Arkansas was booked into jail over a series of charges. Independence County Sheriff’s Office released the…
