Monticello Live

On July 9, 2024 around 7:18 pm, MPD officers were dispatched to the residence of Mark Tiner because of a disturbance.

The officers arrived and spoke to Tiner and the victim.

After further investigation, Mark Tiner
was charged with Domestic Violence 3rd Degree.

He was processed at the Drew County Detention Center and released, shortly afterward.

“I have been briefed on a domestic situation involving a council member. This is a very unfortunate incident and I believe it is solely a matter for the Monticello Police Department and the court system to resolve”. – Mayor Jason Akers

Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after five people were arrested in Bradley County on charges related to illegal gambling: (more…)

On July 15, 2023, law enforcement officers from the Desha County Sheriff’s Department, the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, and the Arkansas State Police responded to a 911 call where the body of 57-year-old James Petty was found in the middle of Delta Queen Rd. in Arkansas City. The investigation led to the arrest of Christopher McDaniels, the grandson of Mr. Petty’s wife. (more…)

On June 19, 2024, at approximately 12:09 a.m., Warren Police Officers were dispatched to a residence on Cherry St. in reference to an armed home invasion.

Upon their arrival they were told by a resident that individuals entered their home with guns. The individuals were gone upon officers’ arrival. (more…)

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Wednesday night, it was reported to MPD that someone stole a vehicle from the Monticello Senior Center.

The truck, a Ford Maverick, is identical to the one in the photograph, except it will be labeled “SC6“ on the sides of the truck near the door.

If scene, call MPD at 870-367-3411.

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It is believed that after the deer in the above story left the District Court building, it then ran north on Main Street 2 1/2 blocks, and entered the open door of Bella Luna restaurant, as they were moving furniture and fixtures out of the building.

It appears that as the deer entered the restaurant, it saw several people,  causing it to enter the enclosed front dining room area, where it laid down.

MPD was notified, quickly arrived, and notified AG&F, who dispatched a local person familiar with dealing with deer, to remove the deer from the area.

From the Monticello Police Department:

Attention: There will be construction taking place on May 28th, 2024 at 7:00pm thru 10:00am on the bypass between Highway 278 and Scogin Drive.  The date and times are subject to change.

Thursday, at approximately 11 AM, on W. Gaines St., in front of Monticello Exxon, it appears the driver of this apparently loaded grain truck broke down and was abandoned by the driver, blocking traffic.

DCSO and MPD attempted to locate the driver, and by noon, Big Wrecker arrived to towed the vehicle and clear the highway.

Monticello dispatch attempted to locate a contact number to notify the owner, but this did not end successfully, leading to tow truck being called.  The driver was located, later in the day.