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Oklahoma Woman Leaves Cedar Heights Residence In Stolen Car

The Jonesboro Police Department was dispatched to a residence on Cedar Heights to respond to call about a stolen vehicle. The victim told officers a woman stole the car he left running while talking to a friend. Witnesses identified Amber West, 22, of Vinita, Oklahoma, as the woman who drove away in the car. The Jonesboro Police Department arrested West, after she was found walking down the street near where the stolen vehicle was located. West matched the description given by the witnesses. West appeared in court Monday afternoon. West insisted she was the victim of a kidnapping but refused to offer any further information concerning her claim. Probable cause was found to charge West with theft of property greater than $5,000 but less than $25,000. Her bail was set at $2,000.

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Attempted Burglary On Sun Street

Unknown persons attempted to burglarize a home using a pickaxe Friday in the 3200 block of Sun Street. According to the homeowner, the home had been broken into before. As a result of the previous burglary the windows were screwed shut. A pickaxe was located near the air conditioning unit. A screen was found removed and a window was found pried open. The suspects may be responsible for the previous burglary.

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Jordan Lee Charged With Damaging Jail Property

Jordan Allen Lee, 19, Pocahontas, attempted to escape custody. He was charged with misdemeanor criminal mischief after he was spotted attempting to damage a sprinkler tied in to the fire suppression system in the visitation area of the Craighead County Jail.

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Revised Ordinance Focuses On Green Space And Preservation

The proposed ordinance will require new developments to include green space, trees and shrubbery. It will prevent clear-cutting of existing trees without the city's approval. Developers would be required to plant one tree on a given site for every five that are removed. Developer would also be required to plant five trees for every one tree that was removed unnecessarily. The city would be allowed to issue conditional certificates of occupancy that would allow a business to open. The developer or builder would have to post a bond or letter of credit that guarantees the landscaping will be completed. The Jonesboro city council will postpone its final vote on the proposed ordinance for 60 days. This will allow an informal committee time to study the proposal further.

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Attempted Burglary On Kathleen Street

The Jonesboro Police Department was dispatched to the 200 block of Kathleen Street in response to a call about an attempted burglary. The occupant of the home told officers that a man he believed to be Hispanic, arrived via a white van and approached his front door and appeared to be looking at the exterior of his house. According to a report, the man examined the homes exterior and then attempted to open the storm door. Once the door was open the man placed his ear to the door for approximately 15 to 20 seconds before returning to his vehicle and leaving. The victim believes the sound of a television set inside the home, may have scared the man away.

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Metropolitan Area Planning Commission Meeting

The City of Jonesboro's Metropolitan Area Planning Commission (MAPC) will be meeting this Thursday to discuss items on their agenda. The meeting is open to the public. Date: December 27, 2016 Time: 3:00 PM Location: Municipal Center Address: 300 South Church St., Jonesboro, AR 72401

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Craighead Collector Visiting Buisnesses

Collector, Wes Eddington, has been on the streets for almost a week now, trying to make contact with local business owners that are delinquent on their personal property tax. Eddington says he has no intention of locking the doors at the locations he visits. The visits are intended to remind those being visited that their taxes are indeed past due and that there are a variety of methods available to assist tax payers in arrears. A list of all businesses owing taxes will be published in one week.

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Domestic Violence And Damage At Motel

Jonesboro Police were dispatched to the Super 8 Motel located at 2500 South Caraway Road in response to a call about a couple fighting. 32 year old, Randy Xavier Bond of Paragould was arrested after a woman, described as Bond's significant other gave a detailed statement to police. She told police that she was upset about the couples financial situation and wanted to end their relationship as a result. She alleged he hit her, choked her, pulled her hair, slammed her into the TV and shoved her across the room.

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Pedophile Sentenced To 21 Years

On Wednesday, Acting United States Attorney, Patrick C. Harris, for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced Steven Thorpe, 44, of Jonesboro, was sentenced to more than 21 years in federal prison. He was found indicted by a federal grand jury of advertising child pornography as well as possession of child pornography. Thorpe plead guilty to both charges.

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Christmas And New Year Holiday Sanitation Schedule

There will be changes to the Sanitation Pickup Schedule over the next few weeks. City of Jonesboro offices will be closed on Friday (December 23), Monday (December 26), and Monday (January 2). The trash pickup schedule has been updated with regard to those closings. If you have any questions, feel free to call the City of Jonesboro Sanitation Department at 870-932-7520. Happy Holidays!

Originally Posted Nov 11, 2016

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Are you currently seeking employment or interested in a career change?

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Make sure those smoke detectors are up to date and functioning. If they aren’t, the Jonesboro Fire Department may be able to help!

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We’ve been told they make pretty good pets.  They are said to be highly intelligent as well. Should pot-bellied pigs be considered “different” from swine?

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Peco Foods Job Fair Tuesday and Thursday

Upcoming Job Fairs for Peco Foods

Tuesday, June 20 – Doniphan, Missouri – 9 a.m. to noon at Ripley County Chamber of Commerce – 209 W. Highway Street

Thursday, June 22 – Walnut Ridge – Noon to 6 p.m. at the Walnut Ridge Library Community Room, 115 W. Walnut Street.

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2nd Annual Jason McDonald Memorial Ride

The second annual Jason McDonald Memorial Ride will be from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. on June 10 at the Gearhead Cycle House on Main Street in Downtown Jonesboro. McDonald died from injuries sustained in a bicycle-vehicle accident on Wednesday, June 8, 2016, on County Road 766 north of Jonesboro. McDonald and other fallen cyclists will be honored and remembered during this ride. The event is being hosted by the Imacyclist Bicycle Club.