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Due to storm damage, at this time if you need Monticello Police or Drew Country Sheriffs office for emergency and non emergency, call 870-367-3411 if no answer call 870-460-5181.

According to Monticello Police Chief Jason Akers a traffic stop by patrol officers for traffic violations resulted in the confiscation of methamphetamine and a firearm. (more…)

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Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Church hosted an appreciation meal for fire, police and EMS/ first responders, Saturday.

Rev. Alford Branch thanked all of the dedicated first responders for their service, when he blessed the food.

One of the Officers was heard saying, “It was the best food I’ve eaten in a long time.”

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Eleven junior and senior high-school students are attending a Medical Applications of Science for Health (M*A*S*H) camp June 3-14 at the Drew Memorial Health System Hospital.

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Monticello Police Chief Jason Akers is pleased to announce the hiring of Detective Ben Hines.

Detective Hines is the first law enforcement employee hired under new police department policy that requires applicants to perform a physical fitness test prior to gaining employment. (more…)

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Local law-enforcement are shown above responding to the scene of a bank robbery at Southern Bancorp in Hamburg. (more…)

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According to Monticello Police Chief Jason Akers, several Monticello residents are facing felony drug charges related to Methamphetamine possession.

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The City of Monticello Police Department is currently seeking both Full and Part-time Dispatchers. Salary DOE. Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen. Must be able to work swing shift hours, weekends and holidays. (more…)

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The State of Arkansas Attorney General’s Office Crime Victims Reparation Board presented Cheryl Jefferson with the Crime Victim Advocate of the Year Award in Little Rock.   (more…)

According to Monticello Police Chief Jason Akers, several Monticello residents are facing felony drug charges related to Methamphetamine possession. (more…)

Those present in Little Rock for testimony and support included Jacob Bishop’s family & friends, as well as Rep. LeAnn Burch & Jefferson County’s coroner, who played a major role in this statewide legislation change.

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