Dispatch Desk: Scrap metal altercation irons itself out

The following incidents were gathered from reports filed Oct. 12-18, 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, Oct. 12

7:54 a.m.
A man phoned in the unattended death of his 81-year-old father at the 1300 block of O’Connell Street. Resuscitation efforts by firemen and ambulance staff were unsuccessful. The coroner’s office took possession of the deceased.

Juvenile report: Runaway

Tuesday, Oct. 13

2:18 p.m.
Police were called to the 1800 block of Clinton Street where two men were in an altercation over waste metal at a recently razed residence. The situation ironed itself out when a third party stepped in and put a halt to the would-be scrap.

4:02 p.m.
A call about a shoplifter prompted police presence at Dollar General, 2727 Caddo St. Contact was made outside the store with a female matching the suspect’s description. The suspect, identified as 26-year-old Khadeidra Monae Gilbert, of Arkadelphia, admitted to stealing electronic accessories, and was arrested for theft of property and served with outstanding warrants.

Felony incident still under investigation: Theft of property valued between $1,000-$5,000. No address is listed.

Felony incident still under investigation: Aggravated assault. No address is listed.

Felony incident still under investigation: 1st-degree criminal mischief. No address is listed.

Wednesday, Oct. 14

A female caller reported a known male made death threats toward her. She was advised to phone police if he showed up at her residence, and how to pursue charges through the prosecutor’s office.

Felony incident still under investigation: Aggravated assault, 400 block of North 16th Street

Thursday, Oct. 15

Felony incident still under investigation: Forgery, 1500 block of Pine Street

Felony incident still under investigation: Computer trespass, 2500 block of Twin Rivers Dr.

1:06 p.m.
A South 24th Street woman reported the theft of an antique musical ferris wheel. The object stands at about 2 feet in diameter. No approximate value could be placed on the item, which her late husband bought in the 1950s.

1:20 p.m.
Police were called to Walmart for a store complaint of a shoplifter detained by asset protection. Contact was made with the suspect, Todd McBride, 58, of Gurdon, who had been banned from Walmart stores since 2023. McBride was arrested for theft of property and criminal trespass.

2:32 p.m.
Management at Smoker Friendly, 2708 Pine St. Suite C, reported a customer shoplifted a vape device. A review of the supplied video footage led police to identify the suspect and his female accomplice. No arrest was made.

Felony incident still under investigation: Breaking or entering/Theft of a firearm, 100 block of Thompson Road

Clark County Sheriff’s Office

Still no new reports on file.

Editor’s note: In the past week, Arkadelphia police responded to an attempted suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The line is answered 24/7 in-state from all area codes.