Jay Cantrell News Today

Arkansas sheriffs say local jails often end up serving as mental health facilities.

FAYETTEVILLE -- The Northwest Arkansas Crisis Stabilization unit closed on April 11, and some people in the community say theyre disappointed in the decision to close and what they say is a lack of public notice.

FAYETTEVILLE -- The Northwest Arkansas Crisis Stabilization unit closed on April 11, and some people in the community say theyre disappointed in the decision to close and what they say is a lack of public notice.

FAYETTEVILLE -- The Washington County Sheriffs Office will participate with law enforcement agencies across the country for the national "Put the Phone Away or Pay" campaign, a high visibility effort to deter distracted driving, according to a news release.

FAYETTEVILLE -- The Washington County Sheriffs Office will participate with law enforcement agencies across the country for the national "Put the Phone Away or Pay" campaign, a high visibility effort to deter distracted driving, according to a news release.

FAYETTEVILLE -- A former Washington County sheriffs deputy was arrested Monday in connection with a December traffic stop during which he shot and killed a Rogers man, according to a Sheriffs Office news release.

FAYETTEVILLE -- A former Washington County sheriffs deputy was arrested Monday in connection with a December traffic stop during which he shot and killed a Rogers man, according to a Sheriffs Office news release.

New details have been released in an affidavit following the arrest of a former Washington County deputy charged with murder.

Randy Bolkiem is one of 21 local Marshallese men detained this past January in Northwest Arkansas. His family shares how they are coping without him.

Judge Patrick Deakins will speak to JPs during a regular session of the Washington County Quorum Court.