Sheriff’s report: domestic violence calls under investigation, meth, and more June 22, 2021 7:22 am|On Monday, Independence County Sheriff Shawn Stephens said his deputies responded to three domestic violence calls over the…
UPDATE: Batesville runaway juvenile found, returned to parents June 11, 2021 10:15 am|UPDATE, June 14, 2021, 11:15 a.m.: Independence County Chief Deputy Aaron Moody tells White Rive Now Jacob Grady…
Independence County Sheriff’s Department report: DWIs, stolen vehicles June 8, 2021 10:34 am|The Independence County Sheriff’s Department has busy over the last few days. At Sulphur Rock, Wendell J. Dailey,…
Still no word on Ramsey Slough deaths; autopsy results could take 30-60 days June 2, 2021 1:49 am|No word yet from the Arkansas State Medical Examiner’s Office concerning the cause of death of the couple…
Sheriff: Two bodies found in Ramsey Slough May 23, 2021 7:56 pm|UPDATE, May 24, 2021, 10:30 a.m.: Independence County Sheriff Shawn Stephens has released the identification of two bodies…
UPDATE: Sheriff, Pleasant Plains mayor comment on end of interlocal agreement May 18, 2021 2:15 pm|An update to this story with comments from Independence County Sheriff Shawn Stephens and Pleasant Plains Mayor Kenneth…
Pleasant Plains decides to end interlocal agreement with Independence County May 17, 2021 8:03 pm|UPDATE, May 18, 2021, 2 p.m.: This story has been updated. Click here to view the most recent…
Pleasant Plains decides to end interlocal agreement with Independence County May 17, 2021 7:55 pm|At Monday evening’s meeting of the Independence County Quorum Court, Sheriff Shawn Stephens informed JPs the City of…
NWS says more snow and severe cold on the way; Sheriff: Roads still hazardous February 16, 2021 12:00 am|Still reeling from a massive mix of snow and cold, the National Weather Service (NWS) out of Little…
Pit maneuver by sheriff ends chase in Cave Creek area February 1, 2021 12:00 am|What started as a simple traffic stop by an Independence County Sheriff’s Deputy on Jan. 29 ended with…