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Texarkana Police Investigating Monday Evening Shooting
Police are asking for help in finding information about a shooting that took place on Monday, July 15 around 6:03 PM. The Texarkana Arkansas Police responded to a call about a shooting in the 2600 block of Laurel Street. When the officers’ arrived at the scene, they found a victim lying on the ground. They noticed the victim was bleeding from the left side of his head, near his ear. The victim was awake and breathing.
Texas Man Arrested after Meth, Ecstasy Found in Vehicle at West Frankfort Traffic Stop
WEST FRANKFORT – A Texas man was found with illegal drugs after being stopped by Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies on Illinois 149 near I-57 in West Frankfort around 7:50 Thursday night. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, the driver and only occupant in the vehicle, 42-year-old Patrick...
Former Texarkana high school band director sentenced for child exploitation
TEXARKANA, Texas – A former Texarkana high school band director was sentenced Tuesday to 25 years in federal prison for soliciting sex from male students. Brandon Sams pled guilty to coercion and enticement of a minor, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas.
Texarkana Animal Coalition Team hosts Animal Abuse 101, how to help prevent
TEXARKANA, Texas – On the heels of a Texas parole denial to a convicted dog abuser, the Texarkana Animal Coalition Team (TACT) hosted Animal Abuse 101. At the Thursday meeting in the Texarkana Texas Convention Center, the attendees learned how to move through the legal steps from encountering animal abuse to holding abusers accountable.
Texarkana Man Accused Of Stalking, Harassing Ex
TEXARKANA, Texas–A man who has allegedly terrorized a woman he previously dated for years is accused of breaking windows on her residence and car, slashing her tires and assaulting her in the months since the couple’s breakup last year. Larry Walker, 39, was arrested on the stalking charge...
Texarkana family seeks justice in deadly hit and run
TEXARKANA, Texas - Nearly three months ago, the Wooten family lost their adult son. He was hit and killed while riding his motorcycle near Wake Village. Texas DPS Officers are still searching for the man they believe ran over James "J.R." Wooten, 20, on May 4 then left the scene.
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