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Man accused of firing shots from moving vehicle

Friday, October 9 by Ray King

By Ray KingA Pine Bluff man was arrested Thursday after police saw him firing shots from a vehicle he was driving at another vehicle.Sowoan McKendrick, 23, was taken into custody after police chased the car McKendrick was driving to Hoover Street in the Dollarway... Read More.

Bond set in August shooting

Friday, October 9 by Ray King

By Ray KingA $75,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly shot his brother during an altercation in August.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jimmy Walls, 58, with first-degree... Read More.

Inmate claim of speedy trial issues rejected by Supreme Court

Thursday, October 8 by Ray King

By Ray KingAn Arkansas prison inmate being held at the Pine Bluff Unit failed to convince the Arkansas Supreme Court that his trial occurred after the time limit for a speedy trial, making the conviction invalid.Darryl Talley, 31, was convicted of aggravated robbery, theft... Read More.

Bond set in alleged domestic battery

Thursday, October 8 by Ray King

By Ray KingA $5,000 bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly pushed his pregnant girlfriend down and choked her.Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Calvin Brown Jr., 22, with... Read More.

Appeals court turns down appeal on drug and gun charges

Wednesday, October 7 by Ray King

By Ray KingA Pine Bluff man convicted of drug and weapons charges in 2019 failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that his convictions should be dismissed because prosecutors failed to prove he was in possession of the weapon or drugs.The court said... Read More.

Judge: Probable cause exists to charge Smith in Collins murder

Wednesday, October 7 by Ray King

By Ray KingJefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth on Wednesday found probable cause to charge KeShone Quantarious Smith with capital murder in the Monday shooting death of Pine Bluff Police Detective Kevin Collins.During a brief court hearing, Deputy Prosecutor Jill Reed said Detectives including... Read More.

New allegations including second murder made against Cain

Tuesday, October 6 by Ray King

By Ray KingA Pine Bluff man who has been in jail since Sept. 6 on probable cause of one murder is now facing allegations in a second one.Hekeryin Cain, 23, is now accused of multiple charges including two counts of capital murder in connection... Read More.

State Troopers sent to hospital to guard suspects in shooting of officers

Monday, October 5 by Ray King

As the investigation into a shooting that resulted in injuries to two Pine Bluff Police officers continues, Arkansas State Troopers were sent to Jefferson Regional Hospital to stand by with the 3 suspects in the incident. All 3 of the suspects have been shot... Read More.

Enforcement effort to curb distracted driving begins

Monday, October 5 by Ray King

Beginning today and continuing through October 12th, Arkansas law enforcement officers will join forces with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to participate in a high visibility enforcement effort directed at drivers violating distracted driving laws. Arkansas has joined... Read More.

bond set in alleged assault Saturday

Monday, October 5 by Ray King

By Ray KingA $3,500 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of pointing a gun at a woman during an altercation Saturday.Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jimmy Fisher Jr.,... Read More.

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COVID-19 cases increase by 488 Sunday

Monday, October 5 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas health officials reported another 488 cases of COVID-19 Sunday while the number of deaths due to the illness caused by the coronavirus rose by 18.There are now 1,425 reported deaths, 1,278 confirmed and 147 probable, due to COVID-19,... Read More.

Man accused of leaving children alone in vehicle

Monday, October 5 by Ray King

By Ray KingA Mississippi man who said he had just moved to Pine Bluff was arrested Friday after he allegedly left two minor children in a vehicle for about two hours while he was inside the Saracen Casino.Michael Hamilton, 37, will have to post... Read More.