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A Pulaski County jail inmate died Wednesday night after he was found in distress in his cell, according to a Pulaski County Sheriff s Office news release.
At approximately 6:37 p.m., a deputy working in A-Unit was alerted by an inmate that inmate Brent White, 42, of North Little Rock needed assistance and there was something wrong with him, the release said. The deputy rushed to the cell and called for medical to respond. A staff nurse and other personnel arrived on scene and CPR was administered.
White was transported by MEMS Ambulance and CPR continued while on the way to UAMS, where he was pronounced dead, according to the release.
By JANIE SLAVEN
Commonwealth Journal Jul 29, 2021
A Eubank man has been been arrested for murder and burglary.
Detective Lieutenant Bobby Jones of the Pulaski County Sheriff s Office reported at 7:35 p.m. Thursday that Jesse Roberts, 34, of Eubank, has been taken into custody on an arrest warrant charging him with murder and burglary.
According to Jones, the charges stem from a July 17 report of a robbery on R.D. Floyd Road in northern Pulaski County.
Upon arrival, deputies determined that an altercation had occurred between David Naylor, 49, and Roberts.
Roberts and Ryan Davis, according to Jones, told deputies that Naylor had attempted to rob Roberts at gunpoint and that Roberts had struck Naylor in the head.
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David B. Campbell, a deputy with the Pulaski County Sheriff s Office is among 25 new graduates of the basic training academy. Today, your hard work in the academy has officially paid off, and we look forward to the good work you will do once you return home to your communities, said Gov. Beshear. Thank you for your commitment to creating a safer commonwealth for all Kentucky s families.
The graduates of Class 517 received 800 hours of recruit-level instruction over 20 weeks. Major training areas include patrol procedures, physical training, vehicle operations, defensive tactics, criminal law, traffic and DUI, firearms, criminal investigations, cultural awareness, bias related crimes and tactical responses to crisis situations.
By JANIE SLAVEN
Commonwealth Journal Jul 17, 2021 1 of 21
A racer at the 5th annual Mud, Mayhem and Fun â held Saturday at Pulaski County Park â rinses off as best he can after completing the 5K obstacle course.
Janie Slaven | CJ
After being postponed last year due to COVID-19, the 5th annual Mud, Mayhem and Fun Lake Cumberland 5K Obstacle Challenge made a spectacular comeback Saturday at Pulaski County Park.
More than 600 racers from at least seven states were scheduled to participate in the event, with the fastest making their way over the course in just over 30 minutes. Following the first few competitive waves, participants could take their time with the multiple mud pits and slides.