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Camden Police Blotter | February 8–11, 2026

Camden Police Blotter

Police Blotter Report

Camden Police Department | February 13, 2026


Criminal Trespass, Drug Paraphernalia

Arthur Lafonte Malcolm mugshot

Arthur Lafonte Malcolm

Camden Police responded to a 911 hang-up call at Lincoln Center at approximately 2:10 a.m. Sunday.

Upon arrival, Sergeant Chanel Bailey made contact…

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Ouachita County Burglary Investigation Concluded; Davenport Arrested After Manhunt

February 12, 2026
 

Ouachita County Sheriff’s Office Concludes Multi-Year Burglary Investigation; Davenport Arrested

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The Ouachita County Sheriff’s Office has concluded a burglary investigation dating back to 2024, following the arrest of David Davenp…

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UPDATE: Michael Williams Jr. Charged in January Bess Street Shooting and Fearing Street Robbery

February 12, 2026
 

Crime scene tape and evidence markers

UPDATE: Arrest Made in January Shooting and Robbery Cases

 
Michael Williams Jr

Michael Williams Jr.

An arrest has been finalized in connection with a January 30 shooting on Bess Street and a separate robbery the following day on Fearing Street.

January 30 - Bess …

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Davenport Captured After Two-Day Search; Incident Began With Warrant Service

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Reported Self-Inflicted Gunshot Injury Investigated at Ivory Heights

Reported Self-Inflicted Gunshot Injury Investigated at Ivory Heights

February 10, 2026

By Doc Bryce

 

Officers were dispatched Monday afternoon to the Ivory Heights area for a report of a person who had been shot.

Upon arrival, officers located an individual in the front yar…

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Suspect Arrested in Fatal Fordyce Shooting

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Police Investigate Series of Incidents Across Camden

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Man Shot During Reported Robbery at Camden Residence

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Search Continues for Missing East Camden Man as Cold Weather Raises Concerns

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City, County Teamwork Keeps Healthcare Moving During Ice Storm

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Extreme Weather Recap and Ongoing Impacts Across South Arkansas

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Juvenile Charged With Murder

Public Safety Camden Police investigating fatal shooting; juvenile charged with second-degree murder Police say a 22-year-old man died after a shooting Thursday afternoon at a home on Ivory Heights. Radio Works News…

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Camden Police Release Multiple Incident Reports From Late December Through Early January

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Camden Police Release Multiple Incident Reports From Late December Through Early January

Based on incident reports filed by the Camden Police Department

Camden Police have released several incident reports detailing arrests, investigations, and calls for service from late December throu…

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Multi-Agency Drug Bust Leads to Arrests in Camden

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Multi-Agency Drug Bust Leads to Arrests in Camden

Radio Works News graphic showing major drug bust in Camden
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A months-long investigation by the 13th Judicial Drug Task Force led to multiple arrests following the execution of search warrants in Camden and Ouachita County.

On Monday, January 5, agents …

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Fire District Boundaries Redrawn in Ouachita County

The Ouachita County Quorum Court has approved an ordinance splitting the Bethesda Fire District between the Buena Vista Fire Department and the Elliott Fire Department. Officials say the agreement improves coverage and long-term planning. Bethesda has also entered into a lease with Buena Vista for t…

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Ouachita County Candidate Filings Finalized for 2026 Election Cycle

Ouachita County Election 2026

Ouachita County’s 2026 election filings are now complete, bringing several contested races, an open seat for County Judge, and School Board elections set for March.

County Judge

Judge Robert McAdoo is not seeking reelection in 2026. Four candidates have filed for the position:

  • Michae…

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Major Fentanyl Seizure in Camden

 

CAMDEN, Ark. — A multi-week investigation by the Camden Police Department has led to a major fentanyl seizure.
By Doc Bryce, Radio Works News Director

On October 31, 2025, officers with Camden Police, the 13th Judicial Drug Task Force, and the Ouachita County Sheriff’s Department execut…

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Separate DWI Arrest Involving Passenger From 2023 Fatal Crash Case

Separate DWI Arrest Involving Passenger from 2023 Fatal Crash Case

By Doc Bryce | Radio Works News Director

Ouachita County Sheriff's Office patrol vehicle

OUACHITA COUNTY, Ark. — The Ouachita County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed the recent arrest of Bobbie Jean Risher, 48, of Broken Bow, Oklahoma — the same passenger who was inj…

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Camden Police Arrest Suspect in October 19 Shooting

Camden Police Arrest Suspect in October 19 Shooting

By Doc Bryce | Radio Works News | Camden, AR

Camden Police investigate a shooting incident

CAMDEN, Ark. — The Camden Police Department has arrested Davarious Moorehead, 37, in connection with a shooting that took place on October 19, 2025, at 614 Lincoln Center in Camden.

Accord…

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