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Federal indictments rain down on alleged FFB robbers
Three individuals with ties to El Dorado were federally indicted Tuesday for a December 2011 aggravated robbery of First Financial Bank, according to a release from Conner Eldridge, United States Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas. Indicted include: Aaron … Continue reading
Posted in BREAKING NEWS, By Allison Gatlin, Court, Crime
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Three reportedly storm UCAPS
On the heels of last week’s termination of Union County Animal Protection Society Manager Tanja Jackson, the shelter was the target of several unwanted persons. According to a Union County Sheriff’s Office report, on Friday three white females reportedly forced … Continue reading
30-year cold case ends in El Dorado man’s arrest
An approximately 30-year-old cold case was resolved today when a man who escaped from a Louisiana justice facility in the 1970s was arrested in El Dorado, where he had been living. According to Union County Sheriff Chief Investigator Clark Burton, … Continue reading
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“If he dies you can be charged with murder.”
An El Dorado man arrested for first-degree domestic battery after he allegedly hit his father in the head with the claw end of a hammer was assigned a $10,000 cash or corporate surety bond in Union County District Court today. … Continue reading
Man arrested for biting, spitting on officers
An El Dorado man was charged with two counts of aggravated assault on an officer after he allegedly bit one corrections officer and spit on another, according to a Union County Sheriff’s Office report. Vernon L. Shutes, 33, of 1408 … Continue reading
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Fred Smith ruled ineligible for May primary
A judge in Pulaski County wrapped up a statewide controversy today when she ruled that former Harlem Globetrotter and former state legislator Fred Smith will not appear on the ballot for the May primary. Smith, who filed for state Senate … Continue reading
Posted in By Allison Gatlin, Crime, Entertainment, News, Politics
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N-T study finds no felons hunting with firearms
Union County’s felons are apparently following the rules that restrict them from utilizing a firearm while hunting — though not a lot can be said for those arrested using firearms in other capacities. According to data requested by the News-Times … Continue reading
Posted in By Allison Gatlin, Crime, Sports
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EPD seeks white man, medium-build in FFB attempted robbery
The El Dorado Police Department is searching for a medium-build white male wearing a black T-shirt, black sunglasses and a black hat who allegedly attempted to rob the South Washington First Financial Bank midday Friday. According to an EPD report, … Continue reading
Posted in BREAKING NEWS, By Allison Gatlin, Crime, Money
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UCSO: Fatal shooting could have been self defense
Union County Sheriff’s Office investigators are looking into the possibility of self defense in the shooting death of 37-year-old Gabriel Island Wednesday night at the hands of his wife, Velisa Island. Following a verbal altercation between the couple at approximately … Continue reading
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Alleged police car slider arrested after reporting crime
A 23-year-old man was arrested Saturday for damaging an El Dorado police car. But get this — he was the one who reported the crime, indicating to officers that he saw someone else jumping on the hood of the patrol … Continue reading
Posted in By Tia Lyons, Crime, News
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ASP issues Silver Alert for Stephens man
At the behest of the Ouachita County Sheriff’s Office, the Arkansas State Police issued a Silver Alert today for 77-year-old Grady Arnold who was last seen leaving his Stephens home on Wednesday. According to Arkansas Online, Arnold, who is described … Continue reading
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Juvenile sentencing cases make their way to U.S. Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court is batting around the issue of life in prison without parole for juveniles sentenced on murder charges. According to the Associated Press, the justices are looking into cases of two 14-year-olds — one in Alabama and … Continue reading
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EPD: Kitchen brawl inspires violent charges
A 31-year-old El Dorado woman was arrested Wednesday for a number of violent charges after she allegedly beat her girlfriend and threw a pan of eggs in the other woman’s face, according to an El Dorado Police Department report. Autumn … Continue reading
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Man receives 30-year sentence for aggravated robbery
After admitting that he and his three codefendants split the $300 they reaped in a robbery of K & J Truck Stop on Dec. 26, 2011, Jerrick Eutsey was sentenced to 30 years in prison. He told Judge Hamilton Singleton … Continue reading
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Alleged batterer, kidnapper sentenced to 10 years ADC
Following extensive testimony by his longtime girlfriend and the alleged victim of several violent crimes, Mark Shannon Spooner was sentenced today to 10 years in prison in Union County Circuit Court. The state brought forth a petition to revoke his … Continue reading
Posted in By Allison Gatlin, Court, Crime, News
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