Monticello Live

Since around 7 AM, the Wilmar railroad crossing has an arm down, in error.

An Arkansas State Trooper is slowing traffic, but you were urged to use caution in the area.

ARDOT, the railroad and local authorities are all aware of the situation.

Arkansas State Police Special Agents are investigating the discovery of a person’s body found Saturday alongside U.S. Highway 65 near the Arkansas and Louisiana border.
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There will be no Driver Testing in Monticello this afternoon

There will be no Driver Testing at the Crossett site Wednesday 9-1 for the morning tests.

Written exams only starting at 1pm

According to Monticello Police Chief Jason Akers, the Monticello Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred at a residence on Lincoln Court around noon Friday. (more…)

According to Monticello Police Department chief Jason Akers, two suspects were apprehended inside a local business early Friday morning due to the diligence of a patrol officer who was conducting building security checks. (more…)

According to Monticello Police Department Chief Jason Akers a Monticello man is facing felony charges after being arrested by MPD. (more…)

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Special Agents of the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division have arrested a former satellite television installation technician from Monticello, in a year-long homicide investigation.
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On Monday, July 19, a former local newspaper reporter, pleaded guilty in Drew County Circuit Court to the charge of “attempted pandering / possession of material depicting sexually explicit conduct involving a child. (more…)

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Family members of the shooting victims from last Thursday morning on E. Willis St. in Monticello are releasing some of the personal information from those involved. (more…)

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MPD is investigating reports filed Sunday morning of several cars being entered into unlawfully in the South Hyatt Street area. It appears that the vehicles were pilfered through  Saturday night/ early  Sunday morning.

Anyone with any information concerning these incidents are encouraged to contact the police department.

MPD’s Crime Tip Line, 870-723-LEAD, offers cash rewards for information that leads to the identification and/ or arrest of the suspects and callers can remain anonymous.

Monticello Police Chief Jason Akers again encourages citizens to simply remove valuables, such as guns and cash and to lock their vehicles at night and roll up vehicle windows.

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$500,000 Bond for Kidnapping & Assault of Family Members
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Recently, at a wreck on W. Gaines St., MPD’s K-9, Cezar, was seen sitting in the driver seat, watching officers work a collision.

According to County Judge Robert Akin, a threat was received earlier this week over social media, which is believed to have been sent from outside of Drew County, threatening a violent act, during the Friday morning protest for “Justice for Marquis Martin,” which is scheduled to begin at 9 AM, Friday morning.

MLive will be at the courthouse during the protest and will post reports throughout the day, while it continues.