Cleveland County Arkansas Sheriff Department Investigating Stabbing Near New Edinburg Lands 64 Year Old Male In Jail

STABBING NEAR NEW EDINBURG

The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department is actively investigating a stabbing that occurred near New Edinburg this afternoon.

Deputies and investigators responded promptly to the scene. The suspect, a 64-year-old male, has been arrested, and the weapon involved has been recovered.

The victim, a 46-year-old male, was transported to a nearby hospital and is being airlifted to a trauma center in Little Rock for further medical treatment.

The investigation remains ongoing. At this time, there is no threat to the public.

I appreciate the community’s patience as investigators continue working to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Brad Young
Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department