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Monticello, Arkansas — Jury Sentences Felon to 15 Years for Possessing a Firearm
Jacob Spurlin On March 11, 2026, a Drew County jury found Jacob Spurlin (42) guilty of being a violent felon in possession of a firearm. Following a sentencing hearing, the jury imposed a 15year sentence in the Arkansas Department of…
Pulaski County Circuit Judge Cathleen Compton Rules Wardlaw Name Stays On Ballot Votes Will Be Counted
Pulaski County Circuit Judge Cathleen Compton ruled Missy Wardlaw’s name will stay on the ballot and her votes will be counted. The action to remove her from the ballot was denied. Her opponent John Kyle Day filed the suit against her on…
Crossett, Arkansas — Scammer gets 10-year sentence and $10,000 fine
On January 8, 2026, following a jury trial, Portier Guytan was found guilty of charges related to a financial scam that targeted an elderly victim in Crossett, Arkansas. Guytan’s case began on May 15, 2025, when Ashley County Sheriff Tommy…
Monticello, Arkansas – Jury sentences man to 15 years for sexual assault conviction
On January 6th, 2026, A Drew County jury found Monticello resident, Derrick Jackson, guilty of Sexual Assault in the Second Degree. In 2025, the Arkansas State Police Crimes Against Children Hotline received a report that led to an…
Sex Offender James Rhodes Convicted For Failing To Register
On April 23, 2025 Circuit Judge Crews Puryear presided over a bench trial for James Rhodes of Wilmar, who was accused of violating sex offender registration requirements. Rhodes, who was taken into custody in 2024 by the Drew County…
Desha County Arkansas Monday February 24th, 2025 Court News
On Monday, February 24th, the following persons accepted negotiated pleas and were sentenced for their crimes: Tarnisa Harris- Criminal Mischief 1st Degree- Three years probation $1,600 in restitution. Amanda Brown- Breaking or Entering…
