Monticello Live

A joint investigation between the 10th Drug Task Force and the Monticello Police Department resulted in numerous drug and firearms related arrests on Thursday, with more arrests to follow throughout the State.

The operation, which netted 13 arrests Thursday, has not concluded yet as another 10-12 suspects are still being sought.

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According to Sheriff Mark Gober, around 3:17 pm, Saturday, a shooting was reported on the northern section of Garnet Road. (more…)

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An investigation stemming from recent violence resulted in the arrest of a Monticello woman for drugs and firearm charges. (more…)

According to Monticello Police Chief Jason Akers, the Police Department arrested a Pine Bluff man who brazenly stole a vehicle in broad daylight that was owned Monticello City Employee. The vehicle was parked where the employee reports for work by City Park. (more…)

On October 20, 2019, Jamar Roberson was arrested by Monticello police after leaving the scene of 2 separate automobile accidents on HWY 425, near Atwoods and Mazzios. (more…)

The 7 page Arkansas crime Lab autopsy report for Marquis Martin has been released to the media, by prosecuting attorney Thomas Deen, last week

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Special Agents of the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division, assisted by Dermott Police, late yesterday arrested (more…)

Lavern Blackmon, 57, of Conway is wanted in connection with the abduction and murder of a Desha County woman. (more…)

Chief Jason Akers has announced that the Monticello Police Department has implemented a new policy to potentially ensure the physical safety of citizens while interacting with law-enforcement
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Wednesday at lunch, members and staff of Shady Grove Baptist Church prepared a fish fry for the Monticello Police Department, inviting officers from other departments to join in, as well.

Someone described the event as “a way to show our local police officers that although hard work and dedication aren’t shown in the national media, they are appreciated by the residents of Monticello and Drew County.”

Around 11:40 am, Friday morning,  MPD was called to the Walmart parking lot, for a report of a 10-year-old child being lift in a car as the temperatures raged at least 90°. (more…)

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Drew County Judge Robert Akin confirmed Thursday morning that he has been officially notified that the Southeast Arkansas Regional Jail will be built in Warren. (more…)

Tuesday nights events in Monticello focused on improving good relations, communicating and working together through issues, before situations become worse.

Several local pastors, the mayor, police chief, and several others addressed the crowd of up to 200 people, including several prayers.

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According to Monticello Police Chief Jason Akers, a Monticello man is facing felony domestic battery charges as well as Aggravated Assault on a Family member. (more…)

Tyvion Shaw, the defendant from Friday night’s shooting that injured 4 people, appeared in Drew County Circuit Court, Monday morning, for a bond hearing from Judge Bynum Gibson. (more…)

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According to Monticello Police Department Chief Jason Akers, a Little Rock woman and a Conway man are facing multiple felony charges after being arrested by the Monticello Police Department Late Monday. (more…)

Monticello Police need our help in identifying suspects in a recent break in. Around 4:30 am, Tuesday, suspects were dropped off near McCloy Park and broke in to a nearby pharmacy stealing a small amount of merchandise in a matter of seconds, before fleeing the scene in the truck.

The vehicle in these pictures was the vehicle used to drop the suspects off and while the suspects can’t be seen, one of them dropped the mask seen in the photos. If you have any information, please call 870-723-LEAD. Tips that lead to arrest may be eligible for a reward of $1,000.

According to Monticello Police Chief Jason Akers, an additional arrest was made in connection with a burglary at a local sporting goods store. (more…)

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The Monticello Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred last night or early this morning at a local business.
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Note- This news article, when viewed through category search, listed it next to another police investigation, totally unrelated to this case.

There is no connection between the two cases, nor was any implied.

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