Sheriff to review video circulating showing tense situation during early morning incident call June 22, 2020 12:00 am|UPDATE, 8:00 a.m., June 23, 2020: Independence County Sheriff Shawn Stephens issued this statement late Monday afternoon regarding…
Sheriff responds to structure fire Tuesday night June 10, 2020 12:00 am|On Tuesday, June 9, Independence County Sheriff Shawn Stephens responded to a structure fire at the end of…
Sales tax-related cutbacks affect women’s unit at Independence County Jail June 3, 2020 12:00 am|When it became necessary for each county department to cut expenses with the coronavirus-related downturn in sales tax…
“Peaceful Protest” event planned for Saturday at Riverside Park June 3, 2020 12:00 am|While the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis has provoked protests across the nation and world, many communities…
Two charged for shooting firearms from inside vehicle in Batesville April 27, 2020 12:00 am|Independence County Sheriff Shawn Stephens said charges have been filed in circuit court against two men, both previously…
Sheriff’s Department investigating break-in at Southside pharmacy April 20, 2020 12:00 am|The Independence County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a commercial burglary that occurred at Wilson’s Pharmacy in Southside over…
Judge Griffin talks county furloughs; Sheriff Stephens makes adjustments April 15, 2020 12:00 am|Independence County Judge Robert Griffin says he has made a recommendation to curtail the effects of the economic…
If the clothes aren’t yours, it might be good to check the pockets before you wear them April 6, 2020 12:00 am|According to his report, Independence County Sheriff Shawn Stephens said he was recently in the Batesville Walmart when…
Sheriff says domestic violence incident under investigation; burglary suspect jailed April 2, 2020 12:00 am|In a media release from this morning, Independence County Sheriff Shawn Stephens said that his department is currently…
Suspect in case of stolen vehicle April 1, 2020 12:00 am|Independence County authorities are searching for a man believed to have been involved in the theft of an…