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Brimhall's Upcoming Term as Judge Could End Before It Begins

JONESBORO, Ark. – The arrest of Circuit Judge-elect Doug Brimhall on Tuesday, May 21, and the circumstances surrounding it could mean the end of his term as judge before it even begins. Brimhall was arrested for aggravated assault on a family or household member, a felony charge, on May 21. Details surrounding the allegations against Brimhall, for which he is innocent until proven guilty, can be…

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On-Duty Nurse During Inmate's Death Responds

JONESBORO, Ark. – The nurse who was on duty during Brock Austin Tyner’s in custody death on May 4 has responded to the report first published on May 29 by NEA Report. In her response, Delaney Hall said she had been fired by the Craighead County Detention Center following the tragic events surrounding Brock’s death. Hall said she had only been on the job for about two weeks and had one single…

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Inmate Died After Nurse Initially Refused Hospital Transfer Despite Jailer Concerns

JONESBORO, Ark. – The on-duty nurse at the Craighead County Detention Center refused to send an inmate to the hospital on May 3 after multiple requests by jailers, because she said there was nothing the hospital could do for him when he was coming off the effects of narcotics, according to records released to NEA Report. Brock Austin Tyner, the inmate who eventually was taken by an ambulance…

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Several Drug Arrests This Week in Paragould

PARAGOULD, Ark. – Authorities are continuing their efforts at combating illegal controlled substances in Greene County, with several affidavits released this week detailing recent drug arrests. On May 27, Paragould Police Department Patrolman Joseph Rice responded to a shoplifting call at Walmart Supercenter. The officer arrested Dakota Allen Garrison for theft. During a search, he located a…

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Man Arrested for Felony Battery After Altercation in Vehicle

PARAGOULD, Ark. – A man is facing a Class D felony charge after he was arrested following an incident in a vehicle that was observed by the Paragould Police Department. On May 28, 2024, officers in Paragould noticed a gold GMC SUV traveling on Morgan Street. The probable cause affidavit noted the vehicle “slammed on its brakes and left a long skid mark on the road” and then “stayed stopped in the…

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Paragould Man Faces Felonies After Thefts from Businesses

PARAGOULD, Ark. – A man finds himself facing several serious theft charges after being arrested by the Paragould Police Department last week. On May 25, 2024, a witness reported to police seeing several black males carrying concealed merchandise out to their vehicle from a local game store, the probable cause affidavit says. The witness provided the vehicle description and license plate…

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Storms Damage Rock N Roll Venue in Pocahontas

POCAHONTAS, Ark. – As storms rolled through Arkansas on the Memorial Day weekend, damage was reported all over. The Rock N Roll Highway 67 Event Venue in Pocahontas suffered significant damage during the storms Sunday morning, May 26, owner J.R. Rogers told NEA Report. Further complicating the issue, Rogers said he did not have insurance on the building, as insurers wanted him to cover the…

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Man Wanted in Jackson County Arrested in Hoxie

HOXIE, Ark. – A man with a warrant out of Jackson County was arrested over the weekend in Hoxie on possession charges, as well as others. On Saturday night, Hoxie police officers made contact with a white male riding a bicycle on the south end of the city, police told NEA Report. Officers explained their reason for the stop and requested identification. The man identified himself as Jacob…

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Details Behind Brimhall's Arrest Revealed in Newly Released Records

JONESBORO, Ark. – The Jonesboro Police Department released the incident report (again) and probable cause affidavit related to the arrest of Doug Brimhall to NEA Report on Tuesday afternoon. In the PC affidavit, it states that Jonesboro officers were advised of a domestic incident on May 4, 2024 that had occurred on May 3 on Prestwick Circle. Officers were told that on that night, Douglas…

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Circuit Judge-Elect Brimhall Arrested

JONESBORO, Ark. – An arrest has been made in the investigation into a circuit judge-elect in Jonesboro. Doug Brimhall was arrested for aggravated assault on a family or household member, a felony charge, on Tuesday, May 21. Jail records show him booked at 10:15 AM and released at 10:31 AM. According to the incident report, a suspect allegedly attacked a victim between May 3 and May 4 at a…

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Camcorder Video of Indian Mall from 1987 Shows a Bygone Era

JONESBORO, Ark. – A fun video showing Jonesboro from a bygone era was shared on Facebook over the weekend. The video was shared to the Craighead County Historical Society’s Facebook group and quickly gained attention. The video was originally uploaded by Wesley Smith to YouTube on Dec. 4, 2023. It shows home video footage of the inside of Indian Mall from what is dated July, 1987 – almost 37…

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Circuit Judge-Elect Under Investigation in Jonesboro

Special Judge and Prosecutor Appointed JONESBORO, Ark. – An investigation into Circuit Judge-elect Doug Brimhall is being conducted and the Supreme Court of Arkansas has confirmed it in an order appointing a special judge. Judge Robert Edwards was assigned to the 2nd Judicial Circuit “to consider any search and/or arrest warrants and to preside over the subsequent case if one is filed in the 2nd…

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Police Bust Alleged Credit Card Thief Involved in Criminal Enterprise

PARAGOULD, Ark. – A suspect is facing a number of felony charges after an alleged scheme involving the theft of credit and debit cards. On March 16, 2024, a victim reported the theft of their wallet from their vehicle to the Paragould Police Department. The wallet contained multiple credit and debit cards. Later on, the victim learned of their cards being used at a local business. Only one card…

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Pills Found at Park Appear to be Allergy Medicine

JONESBORO, Ark. – A local mother was alarmed after her children found pills scattered around the park Sunday in Jonesboro. The dispatch log shows a 911 call at 8:55 AM on May 12 where the caller said there are pills scattered everywhere all over the Miracle League Park, 5000 S. Caraway Road. According to the caller, it looked like someone sprinkled them all over. The narrative written by the…

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Family Fun Day at Arkansas State University’s Pond set for Saturday

JONESBORO – Family Fun Day at Arkansas State University’s pond is set for 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, May 18. The day of fun for all ages will include fishing and other activities, such as archery, canoeing, fish cleaning and cooking demonstrations, bounce houses for the children, and free health and wellness screenings. A lunch will be provided. “All of this is free and open to the public.  This…

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Former Tuckerman Police Chief Explains Sudden Exit

TUCKERMAN, Ark. – When former Tuckerman Police Chief David Dixon announced Monday that he was retiring after a dispute with the mayor, many reacted with support and many also expressed curiosity about the exact reason for the split. The former chief wrote that he “cannot perform and will not work at a job where I am being chewed on for something I didn’t do, didn’t know about and didn’t amount to…