Crime
2 weeks ago
$100K bond for Jonesboro sex offender accused of failing to comply with reporting requirements

A Jonesboro sex offender was arrested after police said she had been living near a park and daycare.

Crime
2 weeks ago
Affidavit: Multiple drugs, firearms seized from Jonesboro man’s home during investigation

A Jonesboro man was given a $250,000 cash/surety bond after police said they found large quantities of drugs and numerous firearms inside his home.

Crime
3 weeks ago
Jonesboro man accused of sexual extortion, stalking given $100K bond

A Jonesboro man is being held on a $100,000 cash-only bond after police said he posted nude photos of a victim online and threatened to share more unless they got back together.

Crime
3 weeks ago
Jonesboro man accused of attacking woman and son

A Jonesboro man faces domestic battering charges after police said he hit his son’s mother and attempted to strike the child, prompting the woman to fire a gun in the air to protect the child.

Jury acquits Harrisburg man of rape, sexual assault
Crime
3 weeks ago
Jury acquits Harrisburg man of rape, sexual assault

The 2023 case tried over a three-day period

Crime
3 weeks ago
Police investigate 2nd Thursday shooting

One person reportedly in custody, investigation underway

Crime
3 weeks ago
Jonesboro police investigating Thursday afternoon shooting

The Jonesboro Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred Thursday afternoon.

Police Chief Rick Elliott reviews police activity after one year of the Downtown Jonesboro Entertainment District
Government & Politics
3 weeks ago
One year of downtown entertainment district

Police Chief reviews police activity in the entertainment district area

Crime
3 weeks ago
Jonesboro man accused of shooting dog in the eye during argument

A Jonesboro man is facing multiple felony charges after deputies said he shot his ex-girlfriend’s dog in the eye with a pellet gun during an argument.

Crime
3 weeks ago
$150K bond given to Bono man accused of sexually assaulting minor

A Bono man accused of sexually assaulting a minor is being held on a $150,000 cash/surety bond.