The Texarkana Texas Police Department has arrested a Little Rock, Arkansas couple at a local convenience store after OnStar called and reported that they were tracking a stolen vehicle.
Author: Jeff Easterling
Jeff Easterling
After more than 40 years with commercial broadcasting, I decided to do my own thing by blogging, and taking "unconsultant" gigs. It affords me the ability to stay super involved in the community, but still, have plenty of time with my 3 granddaughters and other projects.
TTPD conducted a traffic stop that resulted in the arrests of Wyndel Shepherd, Jr., 26, and Jalen Nix, 17, for numerous drug charges following a traffic stop Sunday night. A judge set bond for each of the men at a total of $181,000.
The Employees and members of Red River Credit Union have gotten together again and made another large donation to the Randy Sam’s Outreach Shelter in downtown Texarkana. Following last year’s urgent call for water, the folks at Red River and the members have donated water and other much-needed items to the shelter again in their continuing efforts.
Neal McCoy will visit Texarkana and perform at Scottie’s Grill this Friday, June 15th.
TTPD has arrested three individuals and charged in the robbery of the Dollar General Store on W. 7th Street. Two individuals were 16 years of age, and the third suspect Jaquaylon James, is 17. The juveniles are being held in a detention center, and James is in custody at the Bi-State Jail.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department is investigating the death of an 88-year-old man that had been gathering aluminum cans after he was struck by a vehicle on Mall Drive. He was transported to the hospital where he died from injuries.
Saturday, June 2 is the day to wet a hook for free in the state of Texas. No license is needed to fish any public waters in Texas on Saturday, but you still need to be aware of the size and bag limits.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department is searching for these three suspects in a robbery that occurred at the Dollar General Store on W. 7th Street.
Police and Fire Officials are currently working a fire involving a Union Pacific train engine in the Liberty Eylau Community near the old C.K. Bender Elementary School on Buchanan Road.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department has arrested a 12-year-old juvenile in a string of smash and grab burglaries at local cell phone stores.
The Liberty Eylau Marching Band will be performing today in the National Memorial Day Parade today in Washington D.C. and can be seen a number of ways. We have more information here.
A number of times over the years folks have reminisced about Taco Tico, and now it looks like the budget taco chain may be truly returning to Texarkana with a location planned for Texas Boulevard to open in September 2018. What was your favorite item on the menu?
A Bowie County Grand Jury has indicted Toddrick Eugene Matthews, 39, for the murder of his fiancé, Sonjha Banks, on 5-24-2018. Texas Rangers conducted surveillance on Matthews’ DFW area residence and subsequently arrested him on 5-25-2018. He is being held in the Dallas County Jail and is awaiting transport to the Bowie County Jail.
The Bowie County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of Cecil Ellis Jr. in an overnight shooting. Mr. Ellis was allegedly shot by his girlfriend, Tonya Barnett, in a case of self-defense.
Time for the summer 2018 “Movies in the Park” with the Texarkana Texas Parks Department. There are some great family movies coming up this season.
Miller County Investigators have made two arrests in a recent horse theft case. Press Release: On Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at approximately 8am, Miller County Deputies responded to Fouke in reference to the theft of three horses. While on scene, Deputies were advised that one of the horses had been sighted in a small field in Fouke. Deputies and the owner responded and the owner took possession of the horse. Later that day, at around 6:30pm, Miller County Deputies responded to the 800 block of Monster Expressway in Fouke where the two other horses had been sighted. The horses were…
A TTPD Officer was injured overnight when Jaroy Simpson attempted to escape the scene of a traffic stop. The officer suffered cuts and scratches to his hands and legs from being dragged a short distance. He was treated for the injuries at the scene.
The Bowie County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Chance Wayne Duck and Alicia Kaye Braley for possession of over 400 grams of methamphetamine. They were both transported to the Bi-State Jail where they were booked in.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department will be hosting their 10th Peace Officer Memorial Service on Wednesday, May 16 at the Sullivan Performing Arts Center, 3941 Summerhill Road.
Lynn Bolt, and her daughter Andie Bolt, share a great story about attending and graduating nursing school together. Both graduated from the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program on May 8.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department is seeking assistance from the public to identify suspects in a recent burglary at KD Mall located inside the Oaklawn Village Shopping Center on New Boston Road.
The Annual Spring Car Show hosted by the Four States Auto Museum in downtown Texarkana takes place this Saturday, May 12 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Miller County Deputies have arrested Michael Wade McBride, 26, of Texarkana Arkansas and booked him into the Miller County Detention Center on a charge of residential burglary. Deputies were able to track McBride down because he dropped his cell phone while fleeing from the scene.
Take advantage of the chance to attend a free boater education course from the AGFC at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana on Saturday, May 19.
The Bowie County Fire Marshal’s office has arrested Jeffery L. Wilson and Susan M. Wilson of suspected Insurance Fraud, a state felony in Texas.
The Miller County Sherrif’s Department reports that Dalton Radney, 24, of Texarkana, Texas and Candice McElhiney, 25, of Texarkana, Texas have been arrested and booked into the Miller County Detention Center on charges of Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
TAPD reports that they responded to Arkansas High School this morning and met with TASD School Security who reported receiving information of a 17-year-old juvenile who had made a recent threat of a school shooting.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department reports that the Ford Mustang recently recovered by the Bowie County Dive team from Bringle Lake had been reported stolen in 1987.
The Bowie County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest off of information received from a tipster. Markelvin Lorenzo McHenry, 30, has been booked into the Bi-State Jail on charges of delivery of a substance (over 4 grams) and possession of Marijuana.
Texarkana Texas Police are on the hunt for Richard Williams for Theft Over $2,500. He was driving a stolen vehicle when he fled on foot from Bowie County deputies.