Monticello Live

According to MPD Chief Jason Akers, a Monticello woman is facing over 500 criminal charges stemming from a mail and identity investigation that began earlier this year.

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According to Monticello Police Chief Jason Akers, MPD recently received notice that City of Monticello was approved for a grant of $48,500 through the Arkansas Highway Safety Office,  to be used for salary purposes for MPD’s participation in traffic safety mobilizations.

MPD aggressively and actively pursues all grant opportunities for both equipment and funds that may be utilized to decrease the amount of local funding the police department receives.

In addition to this grant, MPD has received grant funds in 2022 for uniforms and the replacement of all of MPD’s body worn cameras for officers.

According to Monticello Police Chief Jason Akers, MPD is investigating a single vehicle accident that occurred early Friday morning, where a truck left a city street and struck a home. (more…)

Matthew John Fegley, age 34 of Monticello, was allegedly found shoplifting at 2 different Monticello businesses, Thursday. (more…)

Photos courtesy of Firefighters Association.

Saturday morning, ministers at Calvary Baptist Church, located off of Highway 425 N., realized that the catalytic converter had been stolen from the church van, Friday night, since the van had been used during the day Friday. (more…)

on August 10, members of the Drew County Sheriff’s Dept. and an agent with the Arkansas Parole and Probation conducted a welfare check of a residence on Brixie Road. (more…)

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On Wednesday August 10th, at approximately 10:13 A.M., Sheriff Mark Gober received a call from a Drug Task Force agent that had attempted to make a traffic stop on Jerry Brooks, who had outstanding warrants at the time. When the vehicle stopped, Brooks fled and the agent noticed a hand gun in Brooks’ hand. (more…)

According to Monticello Police Chief Jason Akers, a Monticello man is facing burglary, theft and drug paraphernalia charges after a search warrant was executed at his residence where stolen property from a recent theft was recovered. (more…)

Saturday, DCSO deputies were dispatched to a one vehicle accident on US 165 near Jerome. (more…)

On July 9, Deputies were dispatched to Ables Creek Road in reference to a subject parked on the side of the road with possible stolen items inside of the vehicle. (more…)

Recently, Shirley Annette Benton, age 61, of Monticello was given a $25,000 bond by district Judge Bruce Anderson on charges of financial identity fraud and knowingly issuing worthless checks. (more…)

A 22 year old Drew County man is facing charges of aggravated assault and sexual assault (2nd degree) for acts that allegedly took place in late June, and twice before. (more…)

On July 12, Deputy Anthony Atkins took a report of a stolen utility trailer from the Winchester cotton gin. (more…)

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A former local fire chief is facing abuse of office charges in the Drew County Circuit Court, for $10,357 in funds that do not have invoices documenting where the funds actually spent. (more…)

On June 29, 2022 deputies were dispatched to 183 Seventh Day Camp Road in reference to someone shooting at a residence. Multiple rounds struck the residence and a boat that was parked in front of the residence. (more…)

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According to MPD Chief Jason Akers, MPD received a call Sunday of a man in medical distress near the intersection of Conley and Jackson Street. (more…)

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According to Chief Jason Akers, MPD’s Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Program, while recently implemented for law enforcement and search and rescue related operations, has shown to be helpful and reduce costs in other areas of city operations as well. (more…)