County bids adieu to Sharp County’s longest serving sheriff Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor Sharp County recently lost a living piece of law enforcement history with the passing of TJ “Sonny” Powell. Powell was the longest-serving sheriff in Sharp County history and never lost an election. He left a legacy in the many men he provided a start in law enforcement. Sonny is fondly remembered for his friendly nature and ability to bring…
FROM PRESS RELEASE An Ash Flat man is behind bars on a $1 million bond in Sharp County awaiting the formal filing of charges for allegedly raping a child multiple times over a year period of a time. Sharp County Sheriff Shane Russell is-sued a press release in the incident stating that 64-year-old Terry Long, AKA “Wood-stock”, was arrested by his department on June 22.The incident that led to Long’s arrest came…
By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor Changes and increased revenue at the Sharp County Detention Center were the main topic of the June 12 Sharp County Quorum Court meeting. New method for inmates to see doctor Sheriff Shane Russell explained the jail received nearly $33,000 in revenue for the month of May. This included revenue from inmates use of the county’s NCIC inmate communication system which include phone, video and messaging systems. Other…
By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor Sheriff Elect Shane Russell has been busy the last two and a half months since taking over the position of Chief Deputy at the Sharp County Sheriff’s Department on Oct. 1. Besides working on numerous cases including bringing a long term sex offender to justice, adjusting employee’s to optimize performance at the Sharp County Detention Center, he has found time to attend the Arkansas Sheriff’s School in…
Photo/SubmittedHighland Police Chief and Sheriff Elect Shane Russell announced the promotion of Sgt. Steve Dravenstott to Highland Police Chief effective Oct. 1. The announecment was made at the Sept. 13 Highland City Council Meeting Russell will be replacing Chief Deputy Aaron Presser at the Sheriff’s Department. Highland Police Chief and Sharp County Sheriff Elect Shane Russell will be helping lead the county earlier than he expected. Sheriff Mark Counts announced at the…
