Dispatch Desk: Gas station clerk reports attack by known suspects

The following incidents were gathered from reports filed Oct. 5-11, 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, Oct. 6

Felony incident still under investigation: Theft of property valued between $1,000-$5,000, 900 block of Carpenter Street

Juvenile report: Welfare concern

Wednesday, Oct. 7

Juvenile report: Theft $1,000 or less

Felony incident still under investigation: Theft of property valued between $1,000-$5,000, 1600 block of Evans Street

Felony incident still under investigation: Fraud, 200 block of North 26th Street

4:30 p.m.
Police responded to Buck Lane for a dispute between neighbors over a noise complaint stemming from a previous and ongoing dispute regarding loud dogs. An officer spoke with both parties and reviewed a court order dictating how often and for how long the dogs were allowed outside. The dispute ended peacefully as the dogs’ owner agreed to put all the dogs inside.

Friday, Oct. 9

Felony incident still under investigation: Aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, 2700 block of Pine Street

1:47 p.m.
A Clay Street woman complained that she felt harassed by a motorist who drives by her residence with loud exhaust, and that an unidentified male had knocked at her front door. She was advised to phone police again should the vehicle return to the area.

6:40 p.m.
Responding to Walmart for a store complaint of a pair of shoplifters accused of pocketing camping, fishing and shooting merchandise, officers arrested Paul Bradley Clark, 47, of Arkadelphia, for theft of property. An accompanying female, Susan Isabell Jordan, also 47 and of Arkadelphia, was cited for the same offense and released.

Sunday, Oct. 11

3:17 a.m.
An anonymous caller tipped off officers that a motorist had struck an unknown object near 6th and Laurel streets and drove away. An officer inspected the area, locating a fiber optic cylinder on the ground at the southeastern corner of the intersection.

2:03 p.m.
Officers responded to a domestic disturbance between an unmarried couple at Elliston Place Apartments, 222 N. 20th St. The aggressor left prior to police arrival. No arrest was made. 

6:31 p.m.
Police were called to Jordan’s Exxon, 3036 Pine St., for a report by the cashier that she and her boyfriend had been twice attacked in the store by a pair of known individuals. The suspects fled in a black Kia Optima. 

Clark County Sheriff’s Office

No new reports on file.