Green pleads guilty, sentenced to 32 years

On the day their jury trial was scheduled, one of the four Gurdon men accused of breaking into an Okolona woman’s house, subduing her with duct tape and robbing her in September pleaded guilty on Tuesday morning.

Trial set but could be delayed

With just one week left until the jury trial of four Gurdon men accused of an Okolona home invasion, the director of the Department of Human Services Division of Behavioral Health Services is requesting more time in the evaluation of Oscar Willingham, one of the men charged in connection with the home invasion.

From the Dispatch Desk, man arrested for being intoxicated at court

On Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 1:30 p.m., Kenneth B. Tennille, 24, of 1504 Hunter St., was arrested at the Clark County Court Complex for public intoxication.

From the Dispatch Desk

A woman who found two dogs said the dogs were malnourished but the owner claimed they had simply dug their way out of his yard and become lost.

Man arrested for shooting deer in Amity city limits

A Clark County man faces felony charges after allegedly shooting a deer in the city limits of Amity, according to an affidavit filed recently in the Clark County Circuit Clerk’s office.

Yarber sentenced for helping dispose of body

The Arkadelphia man awaiting trial in connection with a July 4, 2010, murder of Dominic Whitaker entered a guilty plea just days after he testified against the woman who killed Whitaker.

Traffic stop results in cocaine arrest

A traffic stop led the the arrest of 55-year-old Wendell Washington, of Prescott, who was charged for possession of a controlled substance, cocaine.

Sheriff looking for information on cold case

It was nearly six years ago when Thurman “Fat Wally” Bailey, 79, a man known locally for his generosity toward others, was found dead in his home at 1569 Smithton Road, Gurdon, by two men who worked for him.

Formal charges filed in home invasion

Formal charges have been filed in the case of a home invasion in August that sent an elderly resident to the hospital.

Man steals Camaro, toilet tissue

A Little Rock man who allegedly stole several items - ranging from a Camaro to toilet paper -  from a relative has been arrested in Nevada County.

Man arrested for punching woman and police officer

John A. Newborn, 45, of 1507 Hunter St., was arrested Sunday, Dec. 4, at his residence for third-degree domestic battery, resisting arrest, driving while intoxicated and second-degree battery on a police officer.

Cold case focus: Gurdon home invasion leaves one dead

It was nearly six years ago when Thurman “Fat Wally” Bailey, 79, a man known locally for his generosity toward others, was found dead in his home at 1569 Smithton Road, Gurdon, by two men who worked for him. Police are hoping for information that will lead to the identity of the person or person responsible for the home invasion that cost Bailey his life.

Two arrested for Caddo Valley robbery

Two Clark County men remained in custody Tuesday in lieu of a $100,000 bond after allegedly robbing a Caddo Valley convenience store, Sheriff Jason Watson announced in a press release Monday.

Man claims to be DEA, says dachshund is drug-sniffing canine

Charges were filed Thursday against an Arkadelphia man accused of pointing a gun at his daughter and identifying himself to police as a federal drug agent, claiming his dachshund as his drug-sniffing canine sidekick.

Three face charges of prostitution and solicitation

Charges of solicitation and prostitution are expected to be filed against three area residents, including an Arkadelphia attorney, according to a report filed Friday at the Arkadelphia Police Department.

Woman dies in Friday fire

A Clark County resident was killed Friday in a late night house fire, according to Clark County Coroner Tim Welch.

Moped rider arrested for DWI

An Arkadelphia man was arrested at 10th and Pine streets on Sept. 27 for driving while intoxicated, speeding and littering after toppling off of his moped in the University Washeteria parking lot.

Police investigate homicide

A Prescott man died Tuesday, the apparent victim of a homicide.

Fire threatens Clark County homes

Six homes were evacuated Thursday afternoon as firefighters battled a forest fire that broke out near a populated area.

Four face charges for home invasion in Okolona

Four Gurdon men have been arrested in a home invasion that left the victim bound in duct tape, the Clark County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday.

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