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A Pottsville man set to stand trial this week facing the felony charges of four counts Sexual Assault in the Second Degree, will not appear before a jury in Pope County Circuit Court after he was found deceased at his home on Tuesday morning.
The Russellville Police Department is seeking information as to the identity of this Breaking or Entering suspect. If you have any information to his identity, you can call Lt. Glen Daniels at the Russellville Police Department at 479-968-3232.
Following a horrific entrapment collision that occurred on Monday afternoon, September 13 on Crow Mountain Road involving a black Chrysler Pacifica and a white Ford Taurus, River Valley Now has received additional information concerning the story.
The Pope County Fire Association is asking all residents of Pope County to be cautious of any outside burning. The conditions in Pope County are very favorable for wildfires to ignite, so if you are burning, please use extreme caution Pope County is not under a burn ban at the time of this p…
The Arkansas State Police, Clarksville Police Department and the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office are currently on scene at the Clarksville Walmart after an incident occurred just after 4 p.m. this afternoon. Pafford EMS, Johnson County EMS and the Clarksville Fire Department were also dispat…
The Arkansas State Police, Clarksville Police Department and the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office are currently on scene at the Clarksville Walmart after an incident occurred just after 4 p.m. this afternoon. Pafford EMS, Johnson County EMS and the Clarksville Fire Department were also dispat…
UPDATE: SUSPECT FOUND
From the Office of School Board President, Haley Sosebee Dardanelle School District
On Sunday, August 15, 2021, at approximately 10:27 a.m., officers with the Russellville Police Department were dispatched to the 3500 block of North Arkansas Avenue in reference to a motor vehicle collision with injury involving a SUV and a semi truck.
The Pottsville Police Department was involved in a pursuit around 9:45 p.m. this evening, Wednesday, July 7, 2021. The pursuit started around West Ash Street and North D Street. The suspect vehicle eventually wrecked into another vehicle and the suspect fled the area.
A 25-year-old Russellville man wanted in the January 17, 2021 shooting death of Jared Sykes, 20 of Dardanelle, has turned himself in to Yell County authorities.
After the shooting death of 20-year-old Jared Sykes of Dardanelle that occurred during the early morning hours of January 17, 2021 in the area of Carden Bottoms, a felony warrant for the charge of Manslaughter has been issued for the arrest of a Russellville man, Scott Douthit.
Bond Hearing Disclaimer: The following individual(s) appeared in a felony bond hearing that was held in Yell County Circuit Court and has been accused of a felony crime. All information included in this story was obtained through testimony and/or police reports provided in the hearing. The c…
On May 24, 2021, at approximately 11:20 a.m., officers of the Russellville Police Department were dispatched to the 100 block of East Main Street in reference to a motor vehicle collision involving injury.
At about 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 23rd, Yell County dispatchers received a 911 call reporting a possible plane down near the area of 25893 Highway 80 near Blue Ball Road.
*** BOLO ARMED AND DANGEROUS ***
On Friday, March 19, 2021, Pope County deputies responded to a suspicious incident involving a vehicle in a pond. Upon arrival, deputies located items belonging to children floating in the pond. At that time, a Pope County deputy made his way into the water to search for anyone who may have …
A shooting in the Clarksville McDonald’s drive thru resulted in a death and then a manhunt on Friday night, March 19, 2021.
According to the National Weather Service, arctic cold winter weather with several bouts of precipitation will continue to impact the state overnight and through the week. The forecast calls for below freezing temperatures and snow over most of the state with more of a wintry mix across part…
High-impact winter weather is expected statewide late this weekend and well I to next week, widespread snowfall accumulations appear likely, dangerous, prolonged cold is expected
On February 5, 2021, at approximately 2:01 p.m. officers of the Russellville Police Department were dispatched to a forgery in progress at Centennial Bank located at 1222 North Arkansas Avenue. Upon arrival officers encountered the suspect vehicle, a gray Chevrolet trailblazer, in the drive…
Myles A. Tipton, 20 of Vilonia was arrested on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, by Special Agents of the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division. Tipton is charged with downloading child exploitive material.
The Arkansas State Police is investigating an officer involved shooting incident that occurred in the Knoxville community south of Clarksville about 11:20 a.m. today, Friday, January 22.
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…
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.