The following incidents were gathered from reports filed Aug. 17-23, 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
Monday, Aug. 17
Felony incident still under investigation: Theft between $1,000-$5,000, 3000 block of Pine Street
Juvenile report: Possession of a controlled substance/possession of drug paraphernalia
Tuesday, Aug. 18
A woman reported being involved in a verbal altercation with her boyfriend. Police gave her a Laura’s Card, encouraged her to reach out to the domestic violence coordinator and advised her of how to have him evicted.
1:24 p.m.
The proprietor at Quality Pawn, 817 Highway 67 S, reported the theft of an iPad and the key fob to her vehicle, likely by a customer who attempted to pawn an ATV but left when the transaction couldn’t be made. Gurdon police later contacted her saying they had property they believed belonged to her, and that a James Webb had turned in an iPad. Webb, 66, of Gurdon, was taken into custody later that day, and upon his arrest a Gurdon officer located the missing key fob on his person. Webb was facing police charges of Commercial Burglary.
Felony incident still under investigation: Welfare concern, 1400 block of Wilson Street
Wednesday, Aug. 19
Juvenile report: Possession of a controlled substance
1:20 p.m.
An O’Connell Street woman reported that her adult daughter used her SUV on Aug. 10 and hadn’t heard from her since. She no longer wished to pursue the complaint of unauthorized use when she learned that the daughter had left town and transferred her children to a school district in Central Arkansas.
Thursday, Aug. 20
10:12 a.m.
A Walmart customer reported leaving $100 cash at a self-checkout register, returning soon after to discover it had been taken. Loss prevention pulled video of the patron who took the cash, and police were able to name a suspect based on prior interactions with him. The complainant was notified of the discovery and advised of warrant procedures to prosecute and receive restitution for the stolen funds.
Juvenile report: Disorderly conduct
4:20 p.m.
Officers were called to a Main Street residence for a complaint of a no-contact order violation. The suspect, Jeffrey D. Pipkin, 59, of Arkadelphia, left prior to police arrival, but was located at a Clay Street residence from which he was barred and arrested for violating the court order.
4:46 p.m.
Police responded to a residence in the county for a welfare concern that originated in the city limits. One female was evaluated at the local hospital.
5:56 p.m.
Officers were called to Walmart for a complaint of a shoplifter who fled the store. Working from information given by asset protection and a passerby, police caught up with the suspect between Goza Middle School and Badger Stadium. The shirtless suspect, identified as 44-year-old Corey Christopher Kirksey, of Arkadelphia, exhibited signs of intoxication. Kirksey was arrested for public intoxication and theft of property. Police learned from Walmart’s loss prevention that Kirksey attempted to leave the store with $100 worth of merchandise through the garden center, which was locked. Kirksey then proceeded to the general merchandise foyer, where he was confronted by asset protection and abandoned the cart of stolen merchandise.
10:04 p.m.
A Robin Lane man reported the theft of a 2018 Honda Pilot SUV. He admitted that he was a couple of months behind on payments and had yet other register the vehicle. Officers learned through dispatch the following day that the vehicle had been repossessed.
10:16 p.m.
Officers were called to a South 11th Street residence, where William Paul Gatlin, 46, had rang 911 threatening to hurt someone. Police made contact with an intoxicated Gatlin and explained that calling 911 without an emergency is a crime. Police left when they made it clear to Gatlin that he would be arrested should he call 911 again “just to rant.” Police were called back to Gatlin’s residence just before midnight, this time for a report that people were calling and threatening him; however, his call log showed no incoming calls. He was arrested for communicating a false alarm.
Felony incident still under investigation: Breaking or entering, no location provided
Friday, Aug. 21
11:12 a.m.
An Amity woman reported a hit-and-run parking lot accident that happened at Walmart involving her vehicle and an unknown driver.
Sunday, Aug. 23
Juvenile report: Unauthorized use of a vehicle
Juvenile report: Possession of a controlled substance
6 a.m.
Officers were called to Elliston Place Apartments, 222 N. 20th St., for a female’s report that a known male threatened to harm her. The suspect was transported to the local hospital for evaluation of his known medical condition, and the caller was advised of how to obtain a commitment order.
Clark County Sheriff’s Office
Sunday, Aug. 16
8:48 p.m.
Making a traffic stop on an uninsured vehicle at 5th and Caddo streets, a deputy smelled marijuana and asked the driver, Justin Lorenzo Owens, 33, of Caddo Valley, whether he had contraband. Owens admitted there were roaches in his console ash tray, and later confessed to having more in the back passenger seat. A search revealed 11 small bags filled with marijuana, along with various instruments of paraphernalia. Owens was arrested for Possession of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance with Purpose to Deliver, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Instruments of a Crime, and Failure to Show Proof of Insurance.