Editor’s note: The headline for this post was corrected to note that a citation, not an arrest, was given as the result of marijuana found in a vehicle involved in a minor accident with a narcotics agent.
The following incidents were gathered from reports filed March 10-15, 2026, at the Arkadelphia Police Department and Clark County Sheriff’s Office. Arrested or cited individuals are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law. The Arkadelphian does not withhold names, so don’t even think about asking.
Arkadelphia Police Department
Tuesday, March 10
Officers responded to a South 14th Street residence for an unattended death of a 78-year-old female.
Wednesday, March 11
Felony incident still under investigation: Agency assist, Winner’s Circle, Pine Street
3:51 p.m.
Officers and firefighters responded to Walmart for a vehicle fire in the parking lot. The blaze appeared to be electrical in nature, and it had been doused with a water bottle ahead of first responders’ arrival.
8:03 p.m.
Police were called to a North 23rd Street residence for a domestic disturbance. The parties agreed to separate for the evening.
Thursday, March 12
Juvenile report: Possession of tobacco by a minor
10:35 a.m.
Observing a driver make an improper lane change in front of West Pine Exxon, an officer conducted a traffic stop in front of Little Caesars. The driver, identified as Jayden Cody Cox, 20, of Arkadelphia, was reportedly argumentative with the officer and refused to provide his driver’s license or birthdate. Under arrest for disorderly conduct, officers were able to ascertain his personal information, discovering that Cox’s license was suspended. Other charges were fictitious vehicle license plate, failure to register a vehicle and improper lane change.
An officer took a resident’s report of four fraudulent transactions, totaling $261, made to her bank account.
In a separate report, another resident complained of unauthorized bank transactions totaling $365.
5:25 p.m.
Police were called to Arkadelphia Plaza, 112 W.P. Malone Dr., where a motorist had struck a parked undercover narcotics agent’s vehicle, causing no damage to either vehicle. Walking up to the car that caused the accident, an officer immediately detected the odor of marijuana. The driver, Damian Jude Hewell, 18, of Arkadelphia, was asked if there was any marijuana inside the vehicle. Hewell then displayed a valid medical marijuana card, but asked if it had been purchased at a legal dispensary and whether it was in its container, Hewell said it wasn’t, surrendering 12.7 grams of pot. Hewell was issued a citation for possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance and given a court date; the marijuana was seized as evidence.
6:37 p.m.
Officers were called to McDonald’s for a report of a vehicle-vs-pedestrian hit-and-run. The victim, an 18-year-old Sparkman female, said she was walking to the restaurant from her vehicle when a blue-grey SUV struck her. Though she complained of shoulder pain, she denied medical treatment. A restaurant review of surveillance footage showed the incident, but the suspect’s license plate was not visible.
Friday, March 13
Felony incident still under investigation: Breaking or entering/articles from a vehicle, 1000 block of Hickory Street
7:12 p.m.
Officers were called to the 900 block of Clinton Street for a complaint of a 77-year-old female squatter who was living in a tent and no longer welcome on the property. Officers made calls to homeless shelters in the area, securing the woman a bed in Little Rock and providing a courtesy transport to the shelter.
8:32 p.m.
Police were called to a residence at the 700 block of South 10th Street for a domestic disturbance between a male and female. An initial response did not warrant an arrest for either individual, but two hours later police were again called to the residence for a report of a knife-wielding female chasing a man in the apartment complex parking lot. After taking statements from both parties, officers made the decision to arrest Tanner Lee McClure, 33, for aggravated assault on a family or household member.
Saturday, March 14
12:10 a.m.
A woman reported being harassed by a known female. She was advised to follow up on her complaint at the prosecutor’s office.
1:25 a.m.
Police were called to 2nd and Clay streets for a complaint of a truck driver who, making a turn at the intersection, struck a sign post, utility pole and phone/internet junction box. The driver then drove away from the scene without reporting the accident.
Sunday, March 15
3:41 p.m.
Police were called to Family Dollar, 1550 Pine St., for a report of a stolen electric scooter. The victim reported going into the general store to shop, and returning outside to find the scooter was gone. Officers patrolled the area but were unable to locate the scooter.
Clark County Sheriff’s Office
No new reports on file