Monticello Live

Before completing her term as Attorney General to become Lt. Governor, Leslie Rutledge named “officers of the year” for all 75 Arkansas Counties.

What is unique is that in neighboring counties in Southeast Arkansas, a father and son received the honor.

Tyler Grant, the son, is an Arkansas State Trooper, based in Drew County. He had previously served in law-enforcement as a Drew County Sheriffs Deputy.

Mitch Grant, the father, was a career Arkansas State Trooper, achieving the rank of senior, corporal, and was elected Desha County Sheriff, to begin his term in 2023.

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Click here for the full history of the Marquis Martin murder case, as posted in numerous articles on MonticelloLive.com.

Minutes after 8 PM, Thursday night, Monticello, Firefighters, along with MPD and DCSO officers responded to the report of a “generator fire“ at the county detention facility (jail).

Upon their arrival, the generator was running, but an automatic transfer switch was found to be the cause of the smoke.

All inmates were safe and secure during the event.

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Carlos was raised in New York City where he graduated from high school. After graduation, Garcia enlisted in the US Army where he diligently worked his way up the infantry ranks, traveling to many different countries while learning important leadership, and lifeskills from his experiences and superiors.

In the late 1990’s, Carlos was stationed in Fort Campbell, KY, and assigned as a unit trainer for the National Guard unit in Warren. It was during this time that he began to pursue his interest in Law Enforcement by first joining the Drew County Auxiliary and eventually working as a part-time deputy for Drew County. It was also during this time that he met his future wife, Denise, a Monticello native. (more…)

Around 8 AM this morning, a resident and neighbor in the area of the HWY 425 furniture store between Monticello and Star City checked on a “old house“ located about 100 yards behind the store, and located a person believed to be the missing 23 year old Monticello female. (more…)

The 60-year-old man, who is suspected in the arson of the business, has passed away from burns and injuries, sustained in the fire. (more…)

The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division is leading the investigation into a homicide that occurred Sunday at the request of Lake Village Police Department authorities. (more…)

According to Monticello Police Chief Carlos Garcia, Tuesday morning, at approximately 4:28 am, The Monticello Police Department received a call reporting a disturbance at a residence on Hwy 278 East of town. (more…)

Around 9 PM, Wednesday evening, a Wilmar man was seriously wounded, when he was shot, near Johnson Street, in Wilmar.

The victim was transported by ambulance to a hospital, north of here, where his injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening.

The sheriffs department is asking for any information the public may have about a potential suspect or vehicles in the area. Please call 367-6211, if you have any information.

According to Monticello Police Chief Jason Akers, the City of Monticello has received a grant for $32,773.38 from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety for the purchase of new Kevlar vests and vest carriers for the entire Monticello Police Department. (more…)

According to MPD Chief Jason Akers, a Monticello woman is facing over 500 criminal charges stemming from a mail and identity investigation that began earlier this year.

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According to Monticello Police Chief Jason Akers, MPD recently received notice that City of Monticello was approved for a grant of $48,500 through the Arkansas Highway Safety Office,  to be used for salary purposes for MPD’s participation in traffic safety mobilizations.

MPD aggressively and actively pursues all grant opportunities for both equipment and funds that may be utilized to decrease the amount of local funding the police department receives.

In addition to this grant, MPD has received grant funds in 2022 for uniforms and the replacement of all of MPD’s body worn cameras for officers.

According to Monticello Police Chief Jason Akers, MPD is investigating a single vehicle accident that occurred early Friday morning, where a truck left a city street and struck a home. (more…)