By: Tammy Curtis with Police documents Human remains found on March 19 in Sharp County near Cougar Road have been sent to the state crime lab for identification. Sharp County Sheriff Shane Russell said a call came into Sharp County Central Dispatch around 9:30 a.m on March 19. Lt. Bryce Trivitt and Lt. Cham Buchanan responded to the scene near the Independence County line in the extreme southern part of the county. …
Tammy Curtis, Publisher Photo/Tammy CurtisSharp County Sheriff Shane Russell and Chief Deputy Kevin "Bart" Simpson walk Long out of court after his 560 year sentnce was handed down on Nov. 13. A Sharp County jury who convicted Terry “Woodstock” Long of 14 counts of rape, Class Y felonies on Nov. 13 in Sharp County Circuit Court. Each charge carries a mandatory sentence of 25 to 40 years, or life, returned the sentence…
Sharp County Sheriff Department School Resource officer and deputy Destry Bagwell recently graduated from the Police Academy. Deputy Bagwell will be working at the Cherokee Elementary School. His twin brother Del Bagwell is the resource officer at the Highland Middle School. Bagwell is pictured with Sharp County Sheriff Shane Russell.
Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor/Publisher A bright sunny sky accentuated the colors of Old Glory on Tue., May 7, as police officers from across the county gathered to show their respect and remember the sacrifices of their brothers and sisters in blue who have fallen in the line of duty. This year was different, as they all honored one who was thought to be Sharp County’s single fallen officer, Jeff Richardson. This was…
According to Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated last week. Sandra Baldridge, 65, of Cherokee Village, was arrested for Battery 2nd Degree, Domestic Battery-3rd Degree, Resisting Arrest. Brent Campbell, 35, of Arkansas, was arrested for Hold for Other County/State. Michael Causbie, 33, of Hardy, was arrested for Body Attachment. Cory Clouse, 36, of Arkansas, was arrested for Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test, Terroristic Threatening 2nd Degree, Bond…
