Jonesboro Police

Jonesboro Police released Officer Joseph Harris' files revealing past complaints and excessive force leading to his August 2024 termination and ongoing investigations.

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Jonesboro officials have confirmed that the black bear that caused a stir in the city has apparently left.

A high-speed chase through Jonesboro during rush hour on Tuesday, May 9th, ended with the arrest of Timmy L. Davis, 50, who has been charged with a number of offenses including aggravated robbery, fleeing, criminal mischief, and theft.

Authorities said Piggott Police Officer Cody Carter died in a tragic accident on Friday. Then, on Sunday, the Jonesboro Police said Patrolman Vincent Parks died during training exercises at Camp Robinson in North Little Rock.

The Jonesboro Police Department released its annual reports for 2021 on June 2.

Jonesboro Police posted on Facebook that Jermaine Thomas was arrested on Tuesday morning for first-degree sexual assault and three other charges.

Court documents say that Craighead County District Judge Tommy Fowler on December 13 charged 45-year-old Donald Barrett of Jonesboro with first-degree battery for stabbing a 40-year-old man in the store on Sunday.

Deangelo Lewis, 20, of Jonesboro was arrested on November 1 in connection to the shooting death of Devonte Wesson. Wesson, 18, was shot on November 22 and was admitted to a local hospital. He died 4 days later from his injuries.

Gavin Harris of Jonesboro appeared in court on Wednesday and was charged with committing a terroristic act and possessing a firearm.