Chief Jason Akers has announced that the Monticello Police Department has implemented a new policy to potentially ensure the physical safety of citizens while interacting with law-enforcement
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Wednesday at lunch, members and staff of Shady Grove Baptist Church prepared a fish fry for the Monticello Police Department, inviting officers from other departments to join in, as well.

Someone described the event as “a way to show our local police officers that although hard work and dedication aren’t shown in the national media, they are appreciated by the residents of Monticello and Drew County.”

Saturday, around 6 PM, the driver of this Toyota 4runner was traveling from Warren towards Wilmar, when they crossEd the centerline and ran into the north ditch, overturning the vehicle.

No injuries were reported, the accident was investigated by the Drew County Sheriff’s Department.

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Click here for obituary and service time, for later today.

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This meeting will be held at the Sadie Johnson center on Highway 278 E.

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Agricultural/ranch based company seeking a full time equipment operator that is mechanically inclined.  Must be hard working, dependable, have a drivers license and be drug free. Pay commensurate with experience and room for advancement.  Cattle experience a plus.  

Please call 870-814-8545

Around 11:40 am, Friday morning,  MPD was called to the Walmart parking lot, for a report of a 10-year-old child being lift in a car as the temperatures raged at least 90°. (more…)

It has been just over three months since the body of Marquis Martin, who disappeared on February 9, was discovered north of Wilmar on March 7.

Marquis was a 26-year-old Drew Central  Elementary School employee, who also worked at McDonald’s.

This link takes you to the reports that were posted on MonticelloLive.com about the case, and when they were posted.

Drew County Sheriff Mark Gober has occasionally issued a statement about the ongoing investigation, which hasn’t developed any substantial leads, at this point.

MLive spoke with Sheriff Gober earlier this week, where he stated interviews were still taking place, but nothing newsworthy has come up.

Due to rumors and allegations surrounding the case, we have contacted the Arkansas State Police and are posting multiple ways anyone with information in this case, or any other case, may contact law-enforcement on the city, county, or state level.

Monticello Police, 870-367-3411,
MPD Tipline, 870-723-LEAD,
Sheriff’s Dept., 870-367-6211,
www.DrewCountySheriff.com/crime-tip,
Arkansas State Police
Troop F, Warren, 870-226-3713
Regional CID, Pine Bluff, 870-850-8630
State CID Office, Little Rock, 501-618-8850
State Police Investigation Crime Tip Form

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Based on directives from various committees and policies, the fair board would like to present the following information: (more…)

 R.A.Pickens & Son Company is seeking to hire an experienced mechanic and also an experienced spray rig operator. Wage will be based upon work experience. Application may be placed at main office located at 122 Pickens Road, Pickens, AR, or call 870-382-4712

Thirty-three Arkansas State Police Trooper Recruits received their certified law enforcement certificates tonight during a graduation ceremony at the Arkansas State Capitol. The new troopers will report to their Highway Patrol Division assignments across the state next month.

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Around 8 PM, Wednesday evening, the driver of this rental delivery  truck pulled the edge of S. Maple St., but the street’s short shoulder caused the truck to fall into the ditch, striking an energy power pole. (more…)