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Crime & Safety
3 months ago
A-State to Host Law Enforcement in Blue Envelope Training

“The Blue Envelope provides drivers with a simple way to identify themselves to law enforcement and communicate that they may have communication or sensory differences that could impact the interaction,” said Emily Weston, assistant professor of communication disorders.  

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Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Two Arrested in Jonesboro After Police Encounter Uncovers Weapons and Drugs

Two men are behind bars after Jonesboro police said a late Saturday encounter led to the discovery of weapons and a backpack containing fentanyl and meth.

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Crime & Safety
3 months ago
$150K Bond Set After Domestic Disturbance Leads to High-Speed Chase and Felony Charges

Dispatch told officers that a juvenile called 911, saying that his stepfather was hurting his mother and that “he does not want to die.”

Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Arkansas State Police: Seat Belts Save Lives, Buckle Up May 18-31 and Every Day

The national high-visibility seat belt enforcement effort, which coincides with the Memorial Day holiday, runs May 18-31.

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Community
3 months ago
Greene County Rescue Squad Establishes Community Endowment with Arkansas Community Foundation of Greene County

This permanently endowed fund totals more than $275,000 and will provide annual support to the Western Greene County Fire Department and the Greene County Community Fund.

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Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Paragould Man Faces Sex Crime and Domestic Battering Charges

A Paragould man is behind bars after police said he admitted to sexually assaulting a victim with whom he got into a fight.

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Crime & Safety
4 months ago
$200K Bond Given to Jonesboro Man Accused of Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material

A Jonesboro man is being held on a $200,000 cash-only bond after police said he shared child sexual abuse material he had on his laptop with another person.

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Crime & Safety
4 months ago
$2M Cash-Only Bond Given to Suspect in Fatal Shooting in Jonesboro

A West Memphis man arrested in connection with a Jonesboro shooting made his first court appearance Friday, where he was given a $2 million cash-only bond.

News
4 months ago
UPDATE | Man Dies After Shooting, Person of Interest Detained

Officers responded to Southbrook Drive around 8:15 p.m.; victim later died at hospital as investigation continues

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Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Greene County Man Pleads Guilty to Murder and Battery Charges

Matthew Jaimes has pleaded guilty to one count of Murder in the First Degree and one count of Battery in the First Degree.

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