Monticello Live

Just before 3 PM, Sunday afternoon, Drew County Deputies and the Monticello Fire Department were notified of a vehicle fire, in the lakebed of Lake Monticello. (more…)

Catalytic converter‘s are one of the recently increasing theft items, due to the high dollar metals they are made from. (more…)

Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Frank Spain recently announced his candidacy for Prosecuting Attorney for Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Desha, and Drew Counties. 

The reminder of this article was taken from his political announcement, which would have been released if another candidate had filed against him.

When election filing ended Tuesday, the unopposed Spain earned the right to serve as the next 10 Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney. (more…)

A 39-year-old Monticello man was convicted by Drew County jury, Thursday, for the ongoing rape of a juvenile relative. (more…)

At 7:39, Wednesday evening, Monticello and McGehee Fire Departments were dispatched to an entrapment at the intersection of Highway 277 & 278, commonly known as the Tillar turn. (more…)

On March 9, 2021, Stephen Thomas Jones, believed to be a native of California was arrested at a local business in Monticello, and charged with multiple counts of possession with intent to deliver narcotics, including heroin and meth. This is believed to be the first heroin arrest and conviction in Drew County in decades.  (Records do not show there to have ever been one.) (more…)

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Around 7 AM, MPD received a phone call about an infant locked in a vehicle.

Reggies Lock & Key, associated with Reggie‘s Wrecker, responded immediately, unlocking the car, reuniting the child and its parents.

Many times, when you see a wrecker service, the nature of their job is not appreciated.

Other times, it seems like “Reggie’s to the Rescue.”

Around 4 pm, MPD K-9 Cezar led the final search for an Ashley County jail escapee, who had been on the run since around noon.
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Multiple vehicle break-ins were reported in Western Pines, Sunday night.

Monticello Police are working the case and have an adult and a juvenile in custody. (more…)

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Former treasurer of the Arkansas Court Reporters Association Michael Ashcraft pled guilty Friday, to theft of property, a Class D felony offense, stemming from charges filed by the Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge, (more…)

During school traffic, the southbound railroad signals on Highway 425, near the Highway 278 intersection were warning of trains crossing, even though no trains were in the area.

MPD helped direct traffic, until this situation resolved itself.

Arkansas Midland Railroad crews were on their way, to repair any issues that may have affected the situation.

A lady, Chelsei Peoples, who was reported missing in Crossett, Tuesday night, was safely located on Wednesday.

Thanks to everyone who helped in the search for her.

Drew County Sheriffs Deputies used spike strips to end a high-speed chase, estimated to reach around 100 MPH, Monday morning at 1:55, south of the UAM entrance, on HWY 425.  The car has been reported stolen out of Little Rock. (more…)

This counterfeit bill was presented to a local Monticello business, recently.

The case has been turned over to Monticello Police Department.

Please be aware that counterfeit bills are being circulated in the area.

Note: the next page contains a graphic image of the crash site. Sensitive readers should use caution before proceeding.

At 7:20, Thursday night, Drew County Sheriffs deputies received a call of a overturned vehicle, partially submerged, (more…)

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According to Monticello Police Chief Jason Akers, MPD is investigating an incident that occurred today in the Wal Mart parking lot on Highway 425,  Friday. (more…)

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According to Monticello Police Chief Jason Akers, on Wednesday, Monticello Officers successfully ended a police pursuit that resulted in the arrest of a Crossett man identified as Kahliff Daniels, age 26, for multiple felony drug and gun charges. (more…)

Following a late Tuesday threat made against Monticello Middle School staff, heavy police presence and extra safety procedures occurred throughout the day Wednesday. (more…)

This morning, MLive was made aware of a threat made against Monticello Middle School,

Monticello superintendent Sandra Lanehart issued this statement. (more…)

“We were made aware earlier this morning and are working with the school administration and staff to investigate this incident.

The school administration has made the decision to remain in session and we support their assessment of the facts and this decision.
MPD has multiple officers in various capacities on and around school facilities and will continue to work with MSD staff to investigate and monitor this situation until it is resolved”. MOD Chief Jason Akers.

Judge Akin said that if this is to take place, it will depend totally on federal prisoners.

Akin added it will not be run by LaSalle, they would only be consultants. The new jail will be supervised by the Drew County Sherriff.

Expectations could include 100+ employees,
$1.6 million county profit during the first 3-5 year contract,
300 federal prisoners
200 state prisoners
100 local prisoners.

Recently, at 2 AM on a Thursday morning, a work truck was stolen from S. Texas St., and eventually recovered at Oakview Apartments on College Street, after having been driven to 5 locations, all over town. (more…)

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