As Drew County deputies were heading toward the pursuit, the suspect lost control of the vehicle as he entered Wilmar, crossing the highway’s turning lane, just east of the railroad crossing, crashing into a GMC Terrain.  The impact forced the GMC back several yards, and sent the Sebring rolling into the deep ditch on the north side of the highway.

MASI transported the drivers of both vehicles to Drew Memorial Hospital, including the suspect, who was confirmed to be armed.

The suspect, identified as 26 year old Keshawn Jamison, died later Wednesday afternoon, from injuries sustained in the crash.

MPD, DCSO, Monticello Rescue Squad, Bradley County Sherriff’s Dept, Warren PD, Arkansas State Police, and other agencies responded.  Dan’s Towing removed the GMC.  The Sebring was transported to Warren.

Jamison was suspected of burglaries in Bradley.

Will take to the pound in a day or so.

The investigation, conducted Task Force investigators, was funded by the Drew County Sheriff’s Department and Monticello Police Departments. According to Akers, targets of the investigation were developed through information from Monticello Police and the Drew County Sheriff’s Department. Of the suspects being sought, all but one of arrest warrants is for delivery of cocaine or crack cocaine. One suspect is being sought after for charges of delivery of prescription narcotics.

Akers stated, “We were not after street corner drug dealers in this investigation. One of the deliveries occurred in close proximity to a day care and another occurred a few feet from a local church. We targeted specific individuals based on accurate and reliable drug intelligence.”

Names, dates of birth and related information will be released as more suspects are arrested.

These arrests are the first of a series to be conducted throughout Southeast Arkansas over the course of the next month. The next focus will be the Delta region of the district.

“We greatly appreciate the Drew County Sheriff’s Department and Monticello Police Department for providing the logistical help to make this investigation possible.” said Akers.

The winners of the basket drawings were: L to R: Kaylee Arnold and Peyton Haynie.

“They would use the same subs that we have right now. They do an excellent job training substitutes.” – Harper

Superintended Harper said that the company comes highly recommended from other districts, and spoke specifically of El Dorado and the knowledge their area’s assigned person has of what they need.

“That person knows that town, knows everyone in the district, and knows the teachers and subs, and who works well in each situation.” – Harper

Another positive for school staff in using Sub-Teach USA would be the elimination of early morning and late night phone calls from teachers needing a substitute to principals or secretaries. If not during regular school hours, teachers would be able to call Sub-Teach directly to arrange for a substitute.

MIS Principal Mary Donaldson said, “The only reservations that I have about it is we might not have control over who is coming in, but the big advantage that I’m seeing is, the secretary won’t get 11pm or 5am phone calls. They would call the company and then call us at a reasonable hour.” “I’m willing to give it a try and see how it works.”

MES Principal Tish Thomas stated, “I like hand picking my subs, but I’m willing to give it a try.”

When reviewing the proposed agreement, board members noted that what they were told in the power point presentation was not exact with what was presented in the agreement. Two issues were found, one being that Sub-Teach had reported they would handle background checks, however the agreement stated that would be the district’s responsibility. Another concern was over the used language in the agreement that made it unclear as to if teachers would be allowed to contact Sub-Teach directly as they were told they could.

The board agreed to table a decision on using the program until agreement issues could be worked out, and an estimate on how much the company’s help would cost, at $3.60 per substitute, per day, on top of their current $60 a day sub teacher pay.

In order to obtain his education, he worked for it by doing construction work; finishing concrete and laying asphalt; then he drove a truck on his off days.  Robin has completed college degree work for two Bachelor’s Degrees and a Graduate Degree.
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He has over 30 years of experience in governmental operations. The Drew County Judge must be a person of honesty and integrity: administration and leadership.  Robin is in perfect health, both mentally and physically; to which he gives God the glory.

Drew County needs someone who can use their experience and educational background to move us forward. Robin Hood is that qualified person

“I want to give back to Drew County by allowing you to use my education and experience to work for you. I am a people person with a desire to serve people; serving people is what I have done all of my adult life and will continue to do as your next Drew County Judge.” – Robin Hood