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Akers has been in public service as a law enforcement officer for over 28 years, where he currently serves as Chief of Police in Monticello.

While at Monticello PD, Chief Akers has led with a proactive and progressive approach. Akers implemented the Department’s first policy and procedure manual, written/skills testing for hiring and promotions to ensure fairness and led Monticello to having one of the few state accredited police departments. (more…)

A Desha County woman was shot and died at her home yesterday afternoon [April 13th]. The county sheriff’s department has asked the Arkansas State Police to conduct a criminal investigation of the incident. (more…)

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The three candidates seeking the office of Drew County Sheriff in the November election, all spoke to the attendees at Sunday’s NAACP political forum.

Their “stump speeches” are posted below.

Around 9 PM, Thursday night, 911 dispatch received a call from a female stating that a local man had poured gas on her and threatened to set her on fire. (more…)

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Monticello Police Department Chief Jason Akers wants to welcome our newest Dispatcher, Ms. Shaneikua Stewart to the MPD team! (more…)

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This article includes statements of alleged shooting suspect Brandon Knight, age 22 of Jacksonville, facing multiple charges in relation to Saturday night’s shooting in Dumas, Arkansas, at a car show/rap contest, with an estimated 1500+ people in attendance. (more…)

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At 3 PM, Wednesday afternoon at the Dumas Municipal Court, for the Dumas Shooting Suspect, Brandon Knight, a 22-year-old Jacksonville man. (more…)

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According to the Arkansas State Police, along with other law-enforcement and 10th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorneys office, a press conference was held in Dumas, Sunday afternoon. (more…)

The Arkansas State Police is continuing to assist the Dumas Police Department in an ongoing investigation of gunfire that swept across a crowd attending a local car show, leaving one person dead, and at least 24 others wounded.

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MLive has confirmed from the Dumas Police Chief that there are least 20 shooting victims, possibly more, and likely at least one fatality, from a Dumas annual event called HoodNic.

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Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge recently announced Arkansas State Police Corporal Lagarian Cross as the Drew County Officer of the year.

“The dedication of Corporal Cross to protect and serve keeps Arkansans safe.” said Attorney General Rutledge. “Arkansas is lucky to have men and women in blue who put their lives on the line to protect, often sacrificing so much for our communities.”

Note: The arrest of “OC” Smith was not related to any incident of a jail or prison escape. – ASP

Octavious “OC” Smith, 40, of Little Rock was arrested by Arkansas State Troopers outside a McGehee farm implement dealership Saturday afternoon. (more…)

Johnny B. Verser, Age 57, Missing Since 1:30 PM Tuesday from Dumas.

Verser is a 6-3, 200 pound black male, with medium gray hair, brown eyes, and was last seen on Edward Street. He could possibly have a blue van.

Anyone with information is asked to call Dumas Police Department at 382-5511.y

According to Monticello Police Chief Jason Akers, MPD’s Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Program is officially operational. (more…)

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