Police said a man with an active violent felony warrant out of Illinois managed to evade authorities for years by living under his brother’s identity.
A Jonesboro man is facing a felony terroristic threatening charge after police said he assaulted his wife and threatened to kill her during a domestic dispute.
Court documents stated a routine traffic stop escalated into a foot chase and the discovery of young children left alone in an unsanitary home.
A Bono woman is being held on a $100,000 bond after authorities said she failed to register as a sex offender following a recent sentencing amendment.
Two Jonesboro men are each being held on $150,000 cash/surety bonds after a probation compliance check.
A former Jonesboro puppy mill owner pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated cruelty to a dog, cat or equine, a Class D felony, on Wednesday.
Dispatch received a call on Feb. 12 regarding individuals attempting to steal equipment in front of the business.
Jaheim Kyjaun Hooks, 24, faces three felony charges after police say he assaulted a victim and burglarized their apartment.
Dillion O’Brien Anderson, 30 is being held on a total of $125,000 in bonds.
Despite Jonesboro’s population continuing to grow, overall crime over the past 10 years has decreased, Jonesboro Police Department Chief Rick Elliott said.