Sexual Assault

Sharp County Sheriff’s Office initiates multi-agency investigation leading to the arrest of Hardy Police Chief

From Press Release Scott Rose, 47, the Chief of Police in Hardy, Ark., was questioned and detained on June 2 at the FBI field office in Jonesboro, Ark., on a bench warrant from Sharp County after a lengthy investigation. Rose was called in and willingly went to speak with officers.  Rose was interviewed and later transported back to the Sharp County Detention Center where the Sharp County felony warrant was served and…

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DOJ announces $35.7M grant to support survivors of sexual assault

The Department of Justice today announced 56 awards totaling $35.7 million in funding from the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) as part of the Department’s ongoing efforts to provide direct support and related assistance to victims of sexual assault. Announced in conjunction with the National Sexual Assault Conference, the Sexual Assault Services Formula Grant Program (SASP) awards include funding for each U.S. state, five U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia.“For…

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