The First Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has determined that a Woodruff County Sheriff’s Office deputy was justified in the use of lethal force during an officer-involved shooting that occurred on March 15, 2026. According…
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Izard County Arkansas Deputy Randy Yancey Passes Away
The Izard County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of Transport Deputy and Bailiff Randy Yancey, who passed away. Officials say Deputy Yancey served Izard County with dedication and honor throughout his time with the…
Ash Flat Arkansas Man Arrested on 17 Child Abuse Material Charges After Out-of-State Tip
The Ash Flat Police Department has arrested a 30-year-old man following an investigation into child sexual abuse material initiated by an out-of-state tip. A Sharp County judge found probable cause to charge Austin Dakota Miller…
Conway Arkansas Man Arrested in Van Buren County Murder Investigation
A 64-year-old Conway Arkansas man has been arrested following a lengthy multi-agency investigation tied to a homicide case in Damascus Arkansas. Sheriff Koonce reports investigators with the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office arrested James Arthur…
Arkansas State Police Seize Over 1,900 Pounds of Illegal Drugs in Lonoke County Traffic Stop
Arkansas State Police say more than 1,900 pounds of illegal drugs were seized during a Monday morning traffic stop on Interstate 40 in Lonoke County. Troopers pulled over a tractor-trailer near the 173-mile marker eastbound…
Stone County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Mountain View Man Following Child Exploitation Investigation
The Stone County Sheriff’s Office arrested Kris Aaron Copeland, 47, of Mountain View, following a child sexual exploitation investigation. In April 2025, the Sheriff’s Office received a tip about child sexual exploitation material being distributed…
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.…
