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October 30, 2025 Desha county residents help us welcome our newest Desha County Deputy, Taylor Crook. Taylor has 2 1/2 years of certified experience, and lives in McGehee. He was sworn in yesterday by Desha County Judge Wayne Smith. Deputy Crook will be assigned to the patrol division. He has stepped up from a City Kitty to a County Mounty! We look forward to him jumping right in with the team and doing good work for the awesome folks of Desha County!

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Desha County Sheriff Department welcomes new deputy
By Desha County Sheriff Department
Sat,11/15/25-10:00AM , 721 Reads
October 30, 2025
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The Desha County Sheriff Department thanks community for their assistance
By Courtesy of Desha County Sheriff Department
Mon,11/10/25-1:03PM , 276 Reads
Update: thank you to those who have reached out. The Desha County Sheriff Department has identified persons of interest and are aggressively investigating this matter to stop these thieves. We ask that everyone in the rural areas to remain vigilant. Please call if you see anything suspicious.
Attention Halley area residents:
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Sunflower County Chief Deputy Among Those Arrested in Delta Sting
By Staff Reports
Thu,10/30/25-9:32AM , 340 Reads 30,401 Statewide
Sunflower County Chief Deputy Marvin Flowers was arrested Thursday morning following an apparent FBI sting that could impact law enforcement agencies throughout the Delta.
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ASP Highway Safety Office and Law Enforcement Remind Drivers: Put the Phone Away or Pay
By Courtesy of Desha County Sheriff Mitch Grant
Fri,10/24/25-4:00PM , 464 Reads
Arkansas City, AR-Today, the Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office launches the statewide distracted driving campaign, “Put the Phone Away or Pay”. The high-visibility enforcement campaign, running from October 19 through 25, will remind drivers of the deadly dangers and legal consequences of distracted driving.
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