Two charged after burglary and theft at residence on Old Camp Road January 30, 2019 12:00 am|Two men have been arrested and charged in Independence County Circuit Court with burglary and theft of property…
Independence County Sheriff’s Office unveils new jail management software January 25, 2019 12:00 am|During an afternoon press conference today, Independence County Sheriff Shawn Stephens unveiled a new jail management software system.…
Sheriff’s Department: Inmate community service worker walks off work detail at recycling center January 25, 2019 12:00 am|An inmate community service worker has walked off work detail at Independence County Recycling Center, according to a…
Two in custody after apparent theft; officer attacked during arrest January 25, 2019 12:00 am|UPDATE Jan. 25, 2019, 9:50 a.m.: Two men accused in the Wednesday theft of 20 kegs of railroad…
Pleasant Plains-area man charged with two drug-related felonies January 23, 2019 12:00 am|A man from the Pleasant Plains area has been arrested and charged with two drug-related felonies. Officers with…
Explosion at Independence County business leaves one injured January 16, 2019 12:00 am|An explosion resulting in a hot, toxic fire caused major damage Tuesday afternoon to Rob Roberts Custom Gun…
Independence County teenagers found with stolen jewelry, coins and firearm after traffic stop January 14, 2019 12:00 am|A traffic stop Saturday night in Batesville didn’t turn out too well for two teenagers. The teens, a…
Independence County Sheriff’s Department to receive a new patrol unit this year January 10, 2019 12:00 am|The city of Batesville announced this week it is replacing high-mileage police department vehicles with five new police…
Wrong place at wrong time for woman at residence during compliance check January 7, 2019 12:00 am|Wrong place at the wrong time. That was the case for 38-year-old Jennifer Lee Melton of Newport. Independence…
Intoxicated Batesville man hits Coca-Cola truck January 4, 2019 12:00 am| A west Batesville man is facing four felony and three misdemeanor charges after he was taken into custody…