Court docs: Arrest warrant out for former offender caught speeding and nearly hitting officer with truck; chase speeds hit 100 mph May 28, 2020 12:00 am|Above: A 2019 booking image of Dustin Scott Clem from the Independence County Detention Center. An arrest warrant…
Report: Independence County man injured in attack February 25, 2020 12:00 am|A physical attack was reported Friday night on Union Grove Road in Independence County. According to the incident…
Man reports firearms missing after overnight guest leaves February 10, 2020 12:00 am|It was a call to the Independence County Sheriff’s Department regarding stolen guns. According to Deputy Adam McGilton,…
Wanted man on Harley leads Independence County deputy on high-speed chase January 16, 2020 12:00 am|Independence County Deputy Sheriff Adam McGilton said he was patrolling Wednesday morning on Camp Tahkodah Road when he…
Arson fires under investigation in Dry Run area of Independence County November 21, 2019 12:00 am|Independence County authorities were called to Dry Run Circle to two separate fires last night. Independence County Sheriff’s…
MISSING: Desha convenience store employee takes out trash and vanishes from area November 18, 2019 12:00 am|UPDATE Nov. 19, 2019, 8:10 p.m.: The Independence County Sheriff’s Department is reporting on its Facebook page that…
Man on run from Independence County deputies collapses from exhaustion mid-pursuit October 11, 2019 12:00 am|An escape attempt by an Indiana man failed Thursday when he collapsed of exhaustion after trying to outrun…
Stolen truck’s remote security system locates, slows down vehicle in Texas town; three Independence County residents arrested October 2, 2019 12:00 am|Thanks to the help of a remote in-vehicle security system, Texas authorities quickly recovered a pick-up stolen from…
Sheriff’s Dept.: Parents arrested after leaving baby inside vehicle at Independence County swimming spot July 22, 2019 12:00 am|The parents of a child left locked in a vehicle without adult supervision at a Polk Bayou swimming hole…