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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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A tip to the Monticello Police Department resulted in an investigation that led to the arrest of a Monticello man on drugs and gun charges this week. (more…)

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On January 16, The Drew County Sheriff’s Department received a call regarding stolen property on Ben Loveless Road in the Possum Valley area.

When investigators arrived, a report was taken of the stolen property, a primer gray 1988 Ford Bronco, a camo 2016 Mahindra side by side, a black Dakota Cowtown 6 ½ ft. by 12 ft. utility trailer and a green 2000 Yamaha Kodiak four wheeler.

The property was last seen on January 15,.

Drew County Sheriff Mark Gober is asking the public for their help with any information regarding the stolen property or leading to the arrest of the persons responsible for the theft. Please call the Drew County Sheriff’s Department at 870-367-6211 and speak with Sheriff Mark Gober or Investigator Rick Harvey.

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Like country music star John Anderson sang about in 1983, “Let somebody else drive” is good advice for members of the celebrating crowd.

With tonight being New Year’s Eve, extra patrol will be taking place from both the Monticello Police Dept. and the Drew County Sheriff’s Dept.

As everyone welcomes 2020 in Drew County, take care of yourself, and everyone else on the road, choose a designated driver before the celebration, and “Let somebody else drive.”

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According to our news partners at KTVE, a local man went on a shooting spree, Tuesday in Louisiana.

According to the West Monroe Police Department, a Monticello man was arrested at Riverbend Elementary School in reference to damage done to the school. (more…)

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During Monday night’s special called quorum court meeting, JP‘s asked several questions about the Regional Jail‘s policies, regulations and procedures, especially the contract with the state and counties.

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