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Stolen credit card is a long way from home

Craig Rickert — Tue, 4 Jun 2013 23:53:00 EDT

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers, JPD is looking for the suspects who used several stolen debit and credit cards at the Walmart on Parker Road. Go to our video player and watch. If you can

Manhunt in Baxter County after fuel theft

Tue, 4 Jun 2013 21:40:00 EDT

Baxter County authorities are searching for a man and woman they say led them on a car chase after stealing fuel from a store in Timbo.

Police searching for person of interest in shooting injuring 3 year old

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:58:00 EDT

NEW DETAILS: Police in Jonesboro are investigating a shooting that happened overnight Wednesday that injured a toddler. JPD currently searching for person of interest.

Thieves get almost $20,000 in theft

Craig Rickert — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:52:00 EDT

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on crimestoppers, JPD is asking your help in finding the thieves who ripped off a Jonesboro auto shop. Go to this story on our video player and watch. If you have a tip that

8 Investigates: Jonesboro Crime Numbers

Amanda Hanson — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:00:00 EDT

Region 8 News investigates the crime numbers for the city of Jonesboro. From January to April of 2013, Jonesboro Police dealt with 17 aggravated robberies in the city.

Who's behind the fist full of dollars

Craig Rickert — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:39:00 EDT

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers, JPD needs you help tracking down a man who stole a wad of cash out of a convenience store cash register. Go to our video player and watch. If you can ID

Doctors train as Jonesboro S.W.A.T. officers

Craig Rickert — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:45:00 EDT

Meet two Jonesboro doctors who spend their free time as members of JPD's SWAT Team.

Suspect caught "casing the joint"

Craig Rickert — Tue, 7 May 2013 23:18:00 EDT

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers, we have an update to an armed robbery case from last week. JPD says they now have video of the suspect in the store before the robbery. Go to our video

Quick change artist gets almost $1000

Craig Rickert — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:15:00 EDT

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers, JPD is looking for a quick-change artist. Go to our video player and watch this guy turn $50 into nearly $1000. If you think you have a tip that can help

$1500 reward offered in bank robbery

Craig Rickert — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:46:00 EDT

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers, the right tip is worth $1500. Go to our video player and watch. If you can ID the suspect in last week's robbery of the Liberty Bank branch on Matthews,

JPD needs ID on suspect vehicle

Craig Rickert — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 23:53:00 EDT

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers JPD needs your help possibly identifying a vehicle used to break into a truck at a local hospital. Go to our video player and watch. If you have a tip that

Couple charged with more robberies of Sonic in Jonesboro

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:50:00 EDT

NEW INFORMATION: According to Jonesboro Police, Jason Matthews and Jessica Collins are being charged in the robbery in the March 5^th robbery of the Sonic on Gee Street, the March 9^th robbery of the Sonic on Nettleton, and the March 13^th robbery of the Sonic on Johnson.

JPD says suspects used stolen debit card with babies in tow

Craig Rickert — Tue, 9 Apr 2013 23:17:00 EDT

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers, we are back at Walmart looking for a pair of suspects accused of using a stolen debit card twice. Go to our video player and watch. If you think you can

Trickle down "theft-o-nomics"

Craig Rickert — Tue, 2 Apr 2013 19:45:00 EDT

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers, JPD needs some tips on a pair of suspects accused in a pair of thefts. Go to our video player and watch. If you think you can make the ID, it's worth cash!

$3000 purse snatching

Craig Rickert — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 23:26:00 EDT

Jonesboro (KAIT) -- This week on Crimestoppers, JPD needs your help identifying two suspects accused of stealing over $3000 worth of purses. Go to our video player and watch. If you can ID the suspects,

JPD looking for two-timing burglar

Craig Rickert — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 23:17:00 EDT

Jonesboro (KAIT) - This week on Crimestoppers, JPD is asking your help to find the suspect in a pair of commercial burglaries. Go to our video player and watch our Crimestoppers report. If you think

Suspect captured after road spikes, wreck in police chase

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 19:34:00 EDT

Lake City Police confirm to Region 8 News that a police chase happened just north of Lake City around 3 p.m.

Brick throwing burglar hits convenience store

Craig Rickert — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 23:19:00 EDT

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers, JPD is asking your help to ID a suspect in a burglary. Go to our video player and watch. If you think you can ID the suspect, it could be worth cash. Call

JPD needs tip on mobile "chop shop"

Craig Rickert — Tue, 5 Mar 2013 22:47:00 EST

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers, JPD is looking to put a stop to some thieves who are stripping down cars in local dealer lots. Go to our video player and watch. If you think you have the

Several Kennett burglaries in just the past week

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 09:27:00 EST

Police are investigating several burglaries at homes and businesses that happened in Kennett in just the past few days.

Pair accused of stealing computers

Craig Rickert — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 23:17:00 EST

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers, JPD needs your help tracking down a pair of suspected computer thieves. Go to our video player and watch. If you can name the suspects, it could be worth

Suspect pays cell phone bill with stolen plastic

Craig Rickert — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:01:00 EST

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on crimestoppers, JPD is asking your help to find a woman suspected of using a stolen debit card to pay her cell phone bill. Go to our video player and watch. If you can make

Burglary suspect caught on tape

Craig Rickert — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:49:00 EST

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers, we get a good look at a man suspected of breaking into a Jonesboro home. Go to our video player and watch. If you think you can ID the suspect, it could

Suspect caught on cam using stolen debit card

Craig Rickert — Tue, 5 Feb 2013 23:41:00 EST

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers, JPD is asking your help to identify a woman who they say is using stolen debit card at a local ATM. Go to our video player and watch the story. If you can

JPD seeking check forging suspect

Craig Rickert — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 23:48:00 EST

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers, JPD is searching for a suspected check forger. Go to our video player and watch. If you think you can ID the suspect, it could be worth cash. Call Crimestoppers

JPD searching for laundramat thieves

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 23:52:00 EST

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers, JPD is searching for three suspects believed to have stolen a change machine at a local coin operated laundry. Go to our video player and watch. If you

$2500 Reward for ID of armed robber

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 23:51:00 EST

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers, we are offering $2500 for the ID of the armed robber suspected of several crimes in Jonesboro. If you know his ID, you are urged to call Crimestoppers at

Crimestoppers and JPD offering $2,500 for info on robberies

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 08:51:00 EST

The Crimestoppers Board of Directors and the Jonesboro Police Department are offering $2,500 in cash for any information on several robberies.

Armed robbery at Church St. Dollar General, shots fired

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 08:18:00 EST

The Dollar General store on Church Street in Jonesboro was robbed Saturday night. Shots were fired near the store during the armed robbery.

JPD searching for counterfeit bill passers

Craig Rickert — Tue, 8 Jan 2013 23:22:00 EST

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers, JPD needS your help identifying two men suspected of trying to pass counterfeit 20 dollar bills. Go to our video player and watch. If you can ID the suspects,

JPD investigating robbery at Quick Trip

Sat, 5 Jan 2013 09:39:00 EST

The only description JPD could give was the suspect was a very short black man, 5'2'' possibly in his 30's. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweater with a red mask, or doo-rag over his face.

Arrest in string of home burglaries in Newport

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 09:24:00 EST

An arrest in Newport leads to details of a string of burglaries in the same area.

$9,300 worth of tires stolen in Mississippi Co.

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 19:41:00 EST

A police chief in Mississippi County is asking for help after several tires were stolen in Dell.

$4000 spent with stolen debit card

Craig Rickert — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 23:53:00 EST

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers, JPD is searching for two suspects accused of using a stolen debit card. Go to our video player and watch. If you can ID the suspects, it could be worth cash.

Stolen card used to buy video game systems

Craig Rickert — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 23:43:00 EST

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers, JPD is asking your help to identify a couple of suspects in a stolen debit card case. Go to our video player and watch. If you can make the ID, call Crimestoppers

Armed robber on the loose in Jonesboro

Craig Rickert — Tue, 4 Dec 2012 22:40:00 EST

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers, JPD is looking for an armed robbery suspect. Go to our video player and watch. If you think you can help ID the suspect, it could be worth cash. Call Crimestoppers

Highland Walmart burglary suspects identified

Mon, 3 Dec 2012 15:51:00 EST

NEW DETAILS: Two men have been identified in the burglary and theft investigation that occurred at Walmart on Highland Drive Tuesday.

Sly suspect turns camera on himself

Craig Rickert — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 23:52:00 EST

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers, the Craighead County Sheriff's Office is looking for a suspect in a commercial burglary. Go to our video player and watch. If you think you can make the

Search underway for murder suspect, two arrested so far in FC

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 17:18:00 EST

Two Forrest City residents have been arrested while a search is on for another in connection to a murder from earlier this month.

JPD looking for suspected tire thief

Craig Rickert — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 23:52:00 EST

Joneboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers, JPD is looking for an ID on a man suspected of stealing a tire off a car in a WALMART parking lot. See the suspect for yourself by watching the video in our

The Green Goblin strikes!

Craig Rickert — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 23:17:00 EST

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers JPD is looking for a suspect that attempted to rob a Jonesboro Walmart while wearing a mask. Go to our video player and watch. If you can help ID the suspect,

Cross Co. Sheriff's Dept. warns of fax machine scam

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 23:41:00 EDT

A Cross County press release details a scam involving faxing documents and how to identify it.

Computer thief caught on tape

Craig Rickert — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 22:17:00 EDT

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers, he's caught red-handed. JPD is looking for an ID on a man who stole a laptop computer. Go to our video player and watch. If you think you can ID the suspect,

Search yields two drug arrests

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:57:00 EDT

A search warrant was issued in Hopewell and two residents were arrested after drugs and paraphernalia were found at their residence.

JPD, JFD, name suspect in Arson

Craig Rickert — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 23:47:00 EDT

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers, we are looking for an arson suspect. JPD and JFD say Lisa A. Caplinger started a fire at a home on Nettleton. If you know where she is, call Crimestoppers

Robber escapes after firing shots

Sat, 20 Oct 2012 10:25:00 EDT

The Forrest City Police Department needs your help finding a robbery suspect.

Suspects accused of stealing social security money

Craig Rickert — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:41:00 EDT

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers, JPD is looking for the suspects accused of stealing a senior citizen's social security money. Go to our video player and watch. If you know the suspects,

Police arrest wanted man and woman who helped

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 11:50:00 EDT

NEW DETAILS: Police have captured a wanted man who they say broke into a Strawberry home and stole several guns and ammunition. According to the Lawrence County Sheriff's Department, Donovan Jones was captured sleeping in a bed in a Sharp County home Monday afternoon.

Suspects try to pawn stolen gun

Craig Rickert — Tue, 9 Oct 2012 23:43:00 EDT

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers, JPD is looking for a pair of suspects attempting to pawn a stolen gun. Go to our video player and watch. If you can ID the suspects, it's worth cash. Call

JPD seeks arson suspect

Craig Rickert — Tue, 2 Oct 2012 22:50:00 EDT

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers, JPD is looking for a suspect in an arson case. They are also seeking a woman wanted for theft. Go to our video player and watch. If you think you can help

Officers arrested one, searching for another

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 19:45:00 EDT

One man is arrested and authorities are still searching for another after a traffic stop over the weekend.

JPD seeking warrant suspects

Craig Rickert — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 23:55:00 EDT

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers, JPD is looking for a pair of people with outstanding warrants. Investigators are also looking for two men suspected of using a stolen debit card. Go to

Vehicle break-in leads to debit card theft

Craig Rickert — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 22:39:00 EDT

Jonesboro (KAIT)--This week on Crimestoppers, JPD wants your help tracking down a pair of suspects connected to a car break-in and theft. Take a look at the suspects on our video player. If you can ID

Independence Co. inmate back in custody after Sat. morning escape

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:31:00 EDT

An inmate who escaped jail Saturday morning is now back in police custody.

Searcy store clerk robbed at gunpoint

Mon, 3 Jun 2013 06:45:00 EDT

A store clerk in Searcy was robbed at gunpoint early Sunday morning. Now, Searcy Police are looking for the person responsible for the hold-up and his getaway truck.

Sex offender doesn't register, turns himself in

Fri, 31 May 2013 11:41:00 EDT

A Level 3 sex offender was arrested in Baxter County for failing to register.

Reward offered for Marmaduke bomb threat info.

Thu, 30 May 2013 17:26:00 EDT

The Cooperate Office of ARI is offering a $5,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the May 24 bomb threat at the ARI plant in Marmaduke.

Arkansas troopers crack down on holiday travelers

Courtney Brown — Sun, 26 May 2013 21:32:00 EDT

This Memorial Day weekend state troopers and other police departments are making sure all drivers are being responsible.

Man arrested on drug charges after traffic stop

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:58:00 EDT

A man was arrested on drug charges on Hwy. 5 after being pulled over by a Stone County deputy.

Storage units theft leads to drug arrest in Norfork

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:07:00 EDT

A man was arrested in Norfork after Baxter County deputies got reports of suspicious activity, possibly theft, at some mini storage units in Salesville.

Two arrested in Forrest City drug raid

Wed, 15 May 2013 06:19:00 EDT

Weed and paraphernalia were found in Forrest City after the Forrest City Police Department executed a search warrant. Two people were arrested in connection to the search.

Possible copper theft leads to drug arrest

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:39:00 EDT

An investigation into a possible copper theft lands a woman behind bars on drug charges.

Police arrest church burglar in Cleburne County

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:52:00 EDT

A Cleburne County man is in jail after police say he broke into the Southside Baptist Church in Heber Springs on Friday afternoon.

Counterfeit hundreds circulating, JPD arrests one, looking for additional suspect

Allison Munn — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:04:00 EDT

Jonesboro Police need your help locating Dennis Burgess. The 5'10, 190lb man is wanted on first degree forgery charges out of JPD.

Rape, child porn victim's mother arrested in connection to investigation

Allison Munn — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 22:37:00 EDT

The twelfth and thirteenth arrests in a rape and computer child porn case were made Friday by the Jonesboro Police Department. According to JPD, the woman arrested Friday afternoon is the victim's mother.

Forrest City PD: Drug Search Warrant executed, two arrested

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:06:00 EDT

Among all the drug charges one of the suspects arrested faces charges for seven counts of endangering the welfare of a minor.

Dashcam video of officer involved shooting released

Allison Munn — Fri, 5 Apr 2013 00:43:00 EDT

VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. In this link, we have the edited story explaining the moments before, during and after the deputy shot the suspect as well as the unedited dashcam video.

JPD: Business burglarized, 4 boat motors taken

Mon, 1 Apr 2013 08:21:00 EDT

Police were called out to a business on Thursday in reference to theft.

Police offer reward in deadly shooting

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:50:00 EDT

Police investigate a shooting that leaves a man injured and another dead on Saturday night.

JPD arrest 15-year-old involved in weekend shooting

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:26:00 EST

NEW DETAILS: Craighead County authorities arrest a 15-year-old suspect wanted in connection to a Saturday shooting.

Forrest City "prowler" arrested after running away from cops

Tue, 5 Feb 2013 23:56:00 EST

Forrest City Police arrested a man after he was reported "prowling the backyards of residences," and then tried running from authorities.

Woman recovering from gunshot to the face will survive

Tue, 5 Feb 2013 22:07:00 EST

A woman is recovering at home after being shot in the face near Greers Ferry.

Quitman man in jail on sexual assault charges

Tue, 5 Feb 2013 19:43:00 EST

A Quitman man is behind bars in the Cleburne Co. Detention Center on charges of sexual assault.

Three arrested in Heber Springs drug bust

Tue, 5 Feb 2013 17:30:00 EST

Three people have been arrested on drug charges after a search on a home in Heber Springs revealed drugs and drug paraphernalia.

Second search in a month, four drug arrests in Heber Springs

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:50:00 EST

Four people are behind bars in the Cleburne Co. Detention Center after a search yields drugs and drug paraphernalia at a home in Heber Springs.

Three arrested for guns, drugs after home search

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 23:08:00 EST

Forrest City police arrested three people after officers find a stolen gun and several items of drug paraphernalia during a home search.

Man arrested in Jonesboro for TX murder case

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 20:43:00 EST

U.S. Marshals and Jonesboro Police arrested a murder suspect from Texas in Jonesboro.

Paragould man arrested for scam spanning multiple counties

Allison Munn — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 06:48:00 EST

A scam spanning multiple Region 8 counties landed a Paragould man in jail, according to the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office.

Man arrested after pointing gun at wife, baby

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 23:36:00 EST

Officers arrested a man from Steele after he allegedly put a gun to his wife's head and threatened to kill her while she was holding her infant son.

Two arrested in Forrest City drug raid

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:48:00 EST

Two people are behind bars tonight after Forrest City PD find several drugs during a search.

Arrest in vehicle break-ins in Forrest City

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:48:00 EST

Forrest City Police have made an arrest in several vehicle break-in cases.

Drug bust in Blytheville yields over $1,000 worth of drugs found

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 21:41:00 EST

Several Region 8 law enforcement agencies bust a suspected drug house.

Scam warning from Cross County

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 06:50:00 EDT

According to police, a "hispanic-sounding" man is calling residents claiming they won money from Publisher's Clearing House, Fed Ex and other places and businesses.

JPD searching for a pair of suspected thieves

Craig Rickert — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:33:00 EDT

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers, JPD is looking for two women suspected of stealing a debit card and shopping with it at Walmart. Watch the video. If you know the suspects, call Crimestoppers

Crimestoppers offers $1000 reward

Craig Rickert — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 23:44:00 EDT

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers we are once again looking for the vandals who tore up a local golf course. If you know who did it, you could get a $1000 reward. Go to our video player and

Senath PD gets bath salts testing kit

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 19:47:00 EDT

The Senath City Council has approved the purchase of a bath salts test kit for the Senath Police Department.

Drug raid in Forrest City yields three arrests

Thu, 9 Aug 2012 18:33:00 EDT

Forrest City Police Department officers performed a drug raid early yesterday morning in an apartment complex on Rice Street.

Izard County assault arrest, police struggle

Mon, 6 Aug 2012 19:54:00 EDT

Izard County Deputies arrested a Franklin woman for assault last week.

JPD after two warrant suspects

Craig Rickert — Mon, 6 Aug 2012 16:50:00 EDT

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers, we are looking for a pair of warrant suspects out of JPD and Craighead County. Go to our video player and watch. If you know the suspects, call in your

Two Izard County residents arrested for firearms possession at local motel

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 19:30:00 EDT

Two people face several charges after Izard County Sheriff's deputies arrested them at a local motel.

Heber Springs family indicted for Bath Salts distribution

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 21:21:00 EDT

A Heber Springs family has been indicted for distribution of "bath salts."

Man facing charges after driving on wrong side of the road

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 20:02:00 EDT

After driving on the wrong side of the street, a man faces several charges tonight.

Delta Travel Center Robbed at Gun Point

Sat, 21 Jul 2012 11:41:00 EDT

Two people were robbed the Delta Travel Center in Forrest City at gunpoint Thursday night.

Police Investigating Forrest City Murder

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:08:00 EDT

Forest City Police are investigating the murder of 58 year-old Theophis Ivory.

During police chase, motorcycle tops 180 mph, strikes building

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 06:29:00 EDT

Newport Police went on a 180 mph chase after they witnessed a motorcyclist pop a wheelie and then begin to speed down the highway.

Forrest City man arrested for lottery fraud

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 17:04:00 EDT

A Forrest City man was arrested Friday for lottery fraud.

JPD: Vehicles robbed overnight at business

Wed, 6 Mar 2013 21:15:00 EST

Police responded to a call after suspects broke in and robbed from vehicles at a business.

Cross Co. Sheriff warns of vehicle breakins

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 06:34:00 EDT

The Cross County Sheriff, J-R Smith, is issuing a warning tonight after a recent rash of automobile breakins.

Poplar Bluff police investigate robberies

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 18:44:00 EDT

POPLAR BLUFF, MO (KAIT) – Poplar Bluff police are investigating two armed robberies that occurred early Saturday morning. Police say, in one incident, a resident reported being robbed at gunpoint by

Meth arrest in Cross County

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 17:19:00 EDT

A Wynne man was arrested Wednesday morning during a routine traffic stop.

Attorney: Auburn suspect turns himself in

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 22:10:00 EDT

A defense attorney says a man accused of killing three people near Auburn University over the weekend has turned himself in.

Who is using a dead woman's checkbook?

Craig Rickert — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:45:00 EDT

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers, JPD is looking for an ID on a woman who is allegedly using a checkbook of a woman who died six months ago. Go to our video player and watch. If you know

Double-Dippin debit card user caught on tape

Craig Rickert — Tue, 8 May 2012 23:42:00 EDT

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers, we are looking for the suspect who JPD says is using not one but two stolen debit cards. Go to our video player and watch. If you know the suspect, it could

JPD looking for leather jacket thief

Craig Rickert — Tue, 1 May 2012 23:38:00 EDT

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers, JPD is looking for a suspect who stole an $800 leather jacket. Go to our video player and watch. If you know the suspect, it could be worth cash. Call

Charges filed in defrauding and theft case

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:14:00 EDT

Felony charges of Defrauding a Secured Creditor and Theft of Property have been filed against a Mountain Home man after Lt. Terry Johnson got a warrant Monday for his arrest.

The suspect wears a pink hat

Craig Rickert — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:50:00 EDT

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers, JPD is asking your help to identify a woman in a pink hat. They say she is using stolen checks to do some shopping at WALMART. If you can make the ID on

Purse stolen, 2K racked up on credit cards

Craig Rickert — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 23:52:00 EDT

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers, we are looking for an ID on a woman accused of stealing a purse and using the victim's credit card at Target. Go to our video player and watch. If you know

Forrest City burglary arrest by JPD

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 08:54:00 EDT

Tommie Turner, a 19-year-old from Forrest City also called Pepa, was arrested and charged in connection with a residential burglary and a robbery both reported in December of last year.

Police investigating possible chop shop after 2 arrested

Brandi Hunter — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 06:26:00 EDT

The Kennett Police Department is investigating a possible chop shop in Kennett. Dunklin County deputies assisted Kennett police in locating the shop, two stolen vehicles and $5,500 worth of stolen equipment.

Looking for a cowboy with a nicked-up truck

Craig Rickert — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 23:41:00 EDT

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers, we are looking for two suspects accused of taking someone else's prescription for powerful painkillers. Watch the story in our video player. If you know

Forrest City makes drug arrests thanks to community

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:15:00 EDT

FORREST CITY, AR (KAIT)- Officers with the Forrest City Police Department received a tip that a vehicle carrying illegal drugs would be making a delivery in Forrest City.

Let's review, shall we?

Craig Rickert — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 23:41:00 EDT

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers, we are reviewing two old cases that have yet to be solved. Go to our video player and watch. If you can solve any one of our crimes, call Crimestoppers

JPD searches for suspected check forger

Craig Rickert — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 22:12:00 EST

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers, JPD is asking your help to find a man suspected of using forged checks at a local grocery story. Go to our video player and watch. If you know who he is,

JPD investigates woman shot in the leg

Amanda Hanson — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 06:51:00 EST

Police say the victim was walking from the car to her apartment when she heard shots ring out.

Police ask for help identifying man that allegedly stole $960

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:35:00 EST

The Poplar Bluff Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying a suspect that stole $960 from a customer at the Poplar Bluff Wal-Mart.

Poplar Bluff man sentenced to over 22 years on meth charges

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:25:00 EST

A Poplar Bluff man was sentenced to more than 22 years in prison on Monday, Feb. 13 on meth charges.

Jonesboro Rotary Club to purchase K-9 for police

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:56:00 EST

The Rotary Club of Jonesboro is helping to fight crime in the city by purchasing and outfitting a new police K-9.

Pharmacy break-in caught on tape

Craig Rickert — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:54:00 EST

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers, JPD is looking for clues as to who broke into a Jonesboro pharmacy. Go to our video player and watch. If you can help police solve this case, it's worth

Masked bandit caught on tape

Craig Rickert — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:40:00 EST

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers, we're looking for a masked man at an ATM. Go to our video player and watch. If you know who he is, call Crimestoppers and make your tip. It could be worth

Vehicle break-ins and thefts on the rise in Greene County

Josh Harvison — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:34:00 EST

According to statistics provided to Region 8 News from Detective Mike Addison, residents have reported 63 instances of breaking or entering and 32 cases of residential and commercial burglaries since November 1, 2011.

Pickpocket uses stolen checkbook

Craig Rickert — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:03:00 EST

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers, Jonesboro Police are looking for a suspected pickpocket and check forger. Go to our video player and watch. If you know who the suspect is, it could be

Thieves break into trailer, steal $13k in equipment

Craig Rickert — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:02:00 EST

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers, ASU Police are looking for the person who broke into a trailer on campus that contained over $10,000 in equipment. Here are the serial numbers of the items

Suspect shops while victims eat popcorn at movies

Craig Rickert — Tue, 6 Dec 2011 23:47:00 EST

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers, we are looking for a suspect who is accused of breaking into a pair of vehicles at the Malco. He's later caught on video using stolen plastic to buy iPads.

Check forger rolling through Region 8

Craig Rickert — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 23:52:00 EST

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers, we are looking for a woman suspected of forging checks. Go to our video player and watch. If you know who she is, it could be worth cash. Call Crimestoppers

Women ripped off at gym, thousands stolen

Craig Rickert — Wed, 9 Nov 2011 06:54:00 EST

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers, we are looking for a suspect in a theft. Go to our video player and watch. If you know the suspect, call in your tip to 935-STOP. It could be worth ca

JPD: 8-11 sexual assaults may be connected; public's help needed

Josh Harvison — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 06:29:00 EDT

NEW INFORMATION: Investigators say victims have described the offender in various races and sizes; in one case, the victim was not even sure the offender was a male.

Breaking & Entering Case leads to 3G Theft

Craig Rickert — Tue, 4 Oct 2011 23:47:00 EDT

Jonesboro (KAIT)-- This week on Crimestoppers, we need IDs on two suspects accused in a vehicle break-in and theft. Check them out on our video player. If you know who they are, call crimestoppers and

Ex-hitman to testify for 2nd day in Bulger trial

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:59:00 EDT

Former hitman John Martorano who admitted killing 20 people was set to testify for a second day in the racketeering trial of James "Whitey" Bulger, as Bulger's attorneys prepared to attack his credibility.

Transgender candidate could become a first in NYC

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:49:00 EDT

Mel Wymore is a typical city council candidate in many ways, campaigning as a community board appointee, ex-PTA chair and founder of a roster of local organizations. But Wymore's community-leader resume has an unusual...

Texas governor woos disgruntled Conn. gun makers

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:39:00 EDT

Texas Gov. Rick Perry extolled the tax policies and regulatory climate of his state as he courted Connecticut gun manufacturers that have threatened to leave since the state passed new gun-control laws this year in response...

Obama: NSA secret data gathering 'transparent'

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:39:00 EDT

President Barack Obama defended top secret National Security Agency spying programs as legal in a lengthy interview Monday, and called them transparent - even though they are authorized in secret.

Report: Slowdown in health care costs to continue

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:29:00 EDT

There's good news for most companies that provide health benefits for their employees: America's slowdown in medical costs may be turning into a trend, rather than a mere pause.

Tropical depression forms off the coast of Belize

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:29:00 EDT

A tropical depression has formed off the coast of Belize and forecasters say it is expected to bring as much as five inches of rain to parts of Belize, Guatemala, northern Honduras and southern Mexico.

Airborne laser reveals city under Cambodian earth

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:49:00 EDT

Airborne laser technology has uncovered a network of roadways and canals, illustrating a bustling ancient city linking Cambodia's famed Angkor Wat temples complex.

More possible Zimmerman jurors asked to return

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:39:00 EDT

Potential jurors' views on race were the focus of questioning Monday in the second week of jury selection for the Florida murder trial of George Zimmerman in the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin.

Still no Hoffa after 1st day of latest search

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:49:00 EDT

Federal agents revived the hunt for the remains of Jimmy Hoffa on Monday, digging around in a suburban Detroit field where a reputed Mafia captain says the Teamsters boss' body was buried.

Investigators 'zeroing in' on Colo. wildfire start

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:39:00 EDT

Rain helped firefighters douse Colorado's most destructive wildfire in state history, while a new wind-whipped blaze in California forced evacuations and threatened homes Monday near Yosemite National Park.