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45-year-old arrested for rape of 13-year-old, given a $1 Million bond
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 24, 2024 – According to a Jonesboro Police Report, a 36-year-old male contacted the police in relation to his daughter reportedly being raped by her friend’s father. The report lists 45-year-old John Walton as the sole suspect. The probable cause...
“Detailer” drives off with Woman’s new vehicle, never Returns it
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 25, 2024. A 35-year-old Jonesboro woman contacted police about her vehicle being stolen. She had recently purchased a gray 2023 Nissan Altima a couple weeks ago and she wanted to get it detailed. Her nephew knew a guy, and the victim contacted...
Emails and details released from JPD saturation detail
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 26, 2024 – Last weekend, JPD organized and implemented a “Saturation Detail” in Jonesboro. The agency called for outside help from the Arkansas State Police to aid in the event focused on saturating the area with law enforcement throughout the day and night on Friday, July 19.
Man accused of stealing money from business by fraudulently cashing checks
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – A man is facing forgery and theft charges after police said he and another suspect had stolen money from a business by pulling it out of its bank account. Craighead County District Court Judge David Boling found probable cause on Wednesday, July 24, to charge...
Man accused of refusing arrest, hitting officer, medical staff
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – A Pocahontas man is behind bars after police said he got into a struggle with officers trying to detain him, hitting one of them, as well as medical staff. Craighead County District Court Judge David Boling found probable cause on Wednesday, July 24, to charge...
JPD presents composite photo of African American officers to Museum
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 24, 2024 – The Jonesboro Police Department made a post on their Facebook page on Tuesday announcing the presentation of a composite of the African American officers currently serving at JPD. The photo was presented to the E. Boone Watson Community...
Police department gives inside look at K9 training
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - K9 Police Officer Wolf’s first mission was significant as Wolf and his handler responded to a bomb threat at Arkansas State University. “It’s when they see that K9 patch, or they see a K9 vehicle pull up it’s a different kind of respect,” said Jonesboro Police Officer Corey Obregon.
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