On Monday, January 18, Yell County Sheriff Bill Gilkey confirmed that his agency responded in the early morning hours of January 17, 2021, to a report of a gunshot victim in Carden Bottoms.
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Just after 12:30 a.m., Sunday morning, January 17, the Yell County Sheriff’s Department and Pinnacle EMS were dispatched to a report of a gunshot wound that occurred off of Carden Bottoms Road. Yell County dispatchers advised responding units that the 911 caller advised that shots were fired…
The Danville Police Department continues to seek the whereabouts of 24-year-old suspect who fled from a traffic stop early Wednesday morning, January 14th.
Pope County Sheriff Shane Jones has released a statement concerning the five individuals found deceased on Christmas Day in a home on Pine Ridge Road. Through evidence collected at the scene, and with confirmation by the Medical Examiner at the Arkansas State Crime Lab, it has been determin…
On December 25, 2020 shortly after 5 p.m., Pope County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to an address in the 5100 Block of Pine Ridge Road on a report of a possible homicide. On the arrival of deputies, they located five individuals who were deceased in the home.
BREAKING: Homicide investigation begins on Pine Ridge Road
The Pope County Sheriff’s Office along with Arkansas State police remain on the scene of a suspected homicide involving multiple victims within the 5100 block of Pine Ridge Road near Atkins. At approximately 5:14 p.m., Friday, December 25th, deputies received a 911 call reporting possible vi…
An Arkansas State Trooper is recovering from injuries he sustained in a crash that occurred on Interstate 40 following a pursuit on Friday evening, December 11th.
An Arkansas State Trooper is recovering from injuries he sustained in a crash that occurred on Interstate 40 following a pursuit on Friday evening, December 11th. Just before 5 p.m., Pope County 911 dispatchers advised city, county and state law enforcement officers of a BOLO (be on the look…
On Thursday, December 10th, the Russellville Police Department held its 2020 Awards Ceremony where several officers were recognized for their service to the department.
On November 30, 2020, human remains were discovered in a field along the Illinois Bayou near Broomfield Road. Pope County Sheriff’s Department Investigators, along with Arkansas State Police Special Agents, responded to the scene and collected the remains. The remains were sent to the Arkan…
Bond Hearings Disclaimer: The following individual(s) appeared in felony bond hearings that were held at the Pope County Detention Center and have been accused of a felony crime. All information included in this story was obtained through testimony and/or police reports provided in the heari…
Just after 8:30 p.m. Tuesday night, October 27, the Yell County Sheriff’s Department and the Yell County Mounted Patrol were dispatched to Logwood Road in Centerville on a lost/missing person search. A short time after the rescue teams were dispatched, a silver alert was issued by the Arkans…
The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office is currently trying to locate Michael Don Jacobson. He was last seen on foot in the area of Hickey Town Park in Lamar. If you see him, please contact the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office (479) 754-2200.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 40 have been shut down at the 74 mile marker due to a motor vehicle collision that occurred at the 71 mile marker, westbound on I-40 at approximately 4:30 a.m. this morning.
The Flash Flood Watch continues for portions of central Arkansas, eastern Arkansas, north central Arkansas, southeast Arkansas, southwest Arkansas and western Arkansas, including the following areas, in central Arkansas, Conway, Faulkner, Garland, Grant, Lonoke, Perry, Pope, Prairie, Pulaski…
The Pope County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on the whereabouts of Michael Lee Peeks. Peeks fled on foot from Deputies and Bail Bondsmen today, Tuesday, August 25, 2020 and has fled other departments over the last month or two.
On August 12, 2020, the Hot Springs Police Department received a report of a missing person, Christopher Lee Jennings (DOB: 06/29/00). The reporting person said Jennings had not been seen or heard from since July 28, 2020 and this was very unusual. HSPD Detectives started interviewing potent…
Just after 1 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, the Russellville Fire Department was dispatched to 3640 South Frankfort Avenue, RTI Trash, on a report of a grassfire threatening a structure.
At approximately 11:45 p.m. Sunday night, July 26, the Yell County Mounted Patrol (YCMP) was dispatched to the Visitor’s Center on Mount Nebo to conduct a lost person search. Yell County Mounted Patrol members were advised to respond to the Visitor’s Center to meet with a Yell County Sheriff…
The Yell County Sheriff's Department is trying to locate Verla M. Cowen, 72, who is described to be a white female, who was last seen walking from Sunset Point on Mount Nebo toward the Visitor Center around dark on July 26, 2020.
Jessica Aiko Tidwell, 42 of Dardanelle, was taken into custody by Yell County deputies on Tuesday morning, July 14, 2020 after a warrant was issued by Prosecuting Attorney Tom Tatum II. The warrant alleged that Tidwell, who was directly responsible for the finances of the Dardanelle pee wee …
Deputies with the Yell County Sheriff's Department and Dardanelle Police officers are searching for Nicolas Graham, a 16-year- old B/M, who is 5'9", weighs 150 pounds and has brown eyes and black hair. Graham was being transferred from the Yell County Juvenile Detention Center to a medical f…
Yell County Sheriff Bill Gilkey announced today that the investigation is continuing into an alleged homicide that occurred near Centerville last week. Yell County Chief Deputy John Foster said that the identity of the victim was Steve Burchett, 66 of Pottsville.
Following a shooting that occurred early Wednesday morning, June 3, 2020 near the 3600 block of East Main Street, the Russellville Police Department has released the identities of the two males who were found deceased on scene.
On Wednesday morning, June 3, 2020 at approximately 3:22 a.m., officers of the Russellville Police Department were dispatched to the 3600 block of East Main Street in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival officers observed two males deceased from gunshot wounds. An additional female victim w…
Pope County deputies are seeking information on a 17-year-old missing juvenile female, Tia Marie Williamson. Tia was last seen at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 17th at her home in Dover. If you have any information on her whereabouts please call 479-968-2558 or 479-968-0911.
The Pope County Sheriff’s Office and Pope County OEM Search and Rescue team have been dispatched to conduct a search for a 36-year-old woman who has been missing since last Saturday, May 2nd.
The Yell County Mounted Patrol was dispatched at 2:45 a.m. to assist Pinnacle EMS and Yell County Sheriff’s deputies on a medical call near Pullen Pond Road and Kingfisher Road.
At 1:22 p.m. Sunday afternoon, April 5, 2020, Danville Police Chief Rick Padgett was contacted by a resident at 703 Park Avenue about a suspicious object that was dug up from a flower garden. After obtaining photographs, Chief Padgett notified Yell County Office of Emergency Management Direc…
Just before 11 a.m. Saturday morning April 4th, the Dardanelle Police Department was dispatched to a stalled vehicle on the Arkansas River Bridge. Upon arriving on scene, a Dardanelle Police officer advised dispatch that the vehicle was located on the Pope County side of the bridge. Moments…
On March 6th, the Pottsville Police Department responded to a residence in reference to a sexual misconduct call. After a thorough investigation, a search warrant was issued in reference to the case.
Danville Police have obtained a felony arrest warrant for a former Boy Scout Troop Leader, Chad Michael Young. Chief Rick Padgett stated he was contacted by Danville Scout Leader Harold Pyle in reference to a theft of property involving Young.
On Monday, March 2, 2020, Pope County Sheriff’s Investigators interviewed a male corrections officer in connection with alleged inappropriate interactions with a female inmate. The investigation began with the discovery of contraband by the corrections staff and further investigation lead to…