Arkansas Crime

Officials said the city's police departments will be meeting, sharing intelligence and working with federal authorities to reduce crime.

Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Tuesday that Health Secretary Dr. José Romero has accepted a position with the CDC. The governor also announced an effort to combat violent crime.

Mayor Frank Scott Jr. told reporters Wednesday he wants to allocate more American Rescue Plan funds to increase officer salaries.

Arkansas State Police said Brandon Deandra Knight was arrested Wednesday. Police did not elaborate on Knight’s involvement in Saturday night’s shooting.

Arkansas State Police said Sunday the victims were struck during a gunfight between two people.

Gunfire swept across a crowd attending a car show in Dumas on Saturday night, Arkansas State Police said. One suspect is reported to be in custody.

In an effort to prevent youth involvement in violent crime, the city is focusing an employment opportunity during the summer months.

Mayor Frank Scott Jr. has been holding press conferences each Wednesday since Feb. 16 to discuss ongoing steps being taken to try and address a surge of violent crime in the city.

Mayor Frank Scott Jr. detailed plans Wednesday to try and reduce violent crime in Little Rock while helping young people.

The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office says Demark Lee Jordan was taken into custody early Tuesday. He is accused of killing an Arkansas Department of Corrections sergeant.