Batesville Man Arrested on Charges of Rape and Incest
Batesville, AR — Bobby Joe Fisher III, 49, of Batesville, AR was arrested following serious allegations of rape and incest. According to an affidavit for...
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$900k Bond Set For Local Man Facing Rape, Endangering Minors Charges
Independence Co, AR – On July 11, a warrant was issued for Christopher Robert Meyer, 39, who is being charged with rape, a Class Y...
Bond Set At 30K for Teen Who Brandished Firearm At Fireworks Celebration
Independence County, AR – A felony affidavit was filed on July 8 for Christian Alexander Hernandez Velasquez, 18, following an incident at the “Celebrate America”...
Warrant Issued for Assault in Detention Center
Independence County, AR – A warrant was issued on July 16 for Anthony Pugh, 24, following an altercation in June with fellow inmate Vance Reed,...
“Melbourne Man Arrested on Charges of Rape and Sexual Assault of Child”
A Melbourne resident has been arrested and faces serious charges following allegations of rape and sexual assault involving a juvenile under the age of 14,...
Incarcerated Ash Flat man accused of additional rape charges
A 65-year-old Ash Flat man already incarcerated on rape charges is now facing six new charges of rape involving a minor. According to Terry Leroy...
“Operation Ice Stone” Targets 30 Suspects
In January of 2023, a long-term investigation coined “Operation Ice Stone” was put in place to specifically target Methamphetamine dealers within Stone County. Detective Justin...
Vandalism at Thunderbird Marina in Cherokee Village Damages Multiple Boats
CHEROKEE VILLAGE, ARK. – Multiple boats at Thunderbird Marina were vandalized on the night of Thursday, June 6. Approximately seven to eight boats at the...
Shooting in Desha Leaves One Injured; Suspect in Custody
DESHA, Ark. – A shooting in Desha left one person injured and another in custody. According to a news release, Independence County Sheriff’s Deputies responded...
Pleasant Plains police officer terminated following investigation
PLEASANT PLAINS, Ark. – The assistant police chief of Pleasant Plains was suspended and subsequently terminated due to allegations of inappropriate conduct. The Independence County...