Tag: Independence County Sheriff’s Department
Newark man driving motorized wheelchair involved in traffic accident, later dies...
A Newark man involved in an April 4 accident where his motorized wheelchair was hit by a vehicle from behind has passed away due...
Couple officially charged with numerous felony counts after last week’s marijuana...
After reviewing information on three controlled buys of marijuana, the 16th District Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is charging an Independence County couple with a variety...
After entering Harps wearing clown mask, suspect struggles with sheriff and...
An Independence County man is now in jail after being uncooperative with Independence County Sheriff Shawn Stephens and injuring Chief Deputy Aaron Moody when...
Sheriff’s Dept.: Drug bust finds subjects maintaining a drug premises
Several law enforcement agencies in Independence County recently joined to execute a drug bust at a residence on Boyd Road, according to a press...
Independence County Sheriff’s Department Warrant List for week of April 8
The Independence County Sheriff’s Department has started a new program by listing the names of 20 to 25 individuals each week who have active...
Sex offender found in Independence County charged for failure to register...
A recently-arrested man now housed in the Stone County Detention Center has been charged in Independence County with one of the same felonies that...
Independence County Judge says no mold issue at sheriff’s office
In an e-mail on Tuesday afternoon, Independence County Judge Robert Griffin learned there is no mold issue at the Independence County Sheriff’s Department offices...
Safety Saturation nets arrest of Batesville man on two drug-related charges
During a March 30 Safety Saturation sweep being conducted by the Independence County Sheriff’s Department's Community Action Team (CAT), an arrest was made on...
Independence County Sheriff’s Department’s new Community Action Team sees busy weekend
The Independence County Sheriff’s Department has formed a Community Action Team, referred to as CAT.
Sheriff Shawn Stephens said the team consists of deputies who...
Independence County woman, 22, charged as habitual offender after traffic stop
A 22-year-old Independence County woman is being charged as a habitual offender after she was found with illegal drugs and paraphernalia during a traffic...
Independence County Sheriff’s Department Warrant List for week of April 1
The Independence County Sheriff’s Department has started a new program by listing the names of 20 to 25 individuals each week who have active...
