NEWTON COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
20/24
Newton County gets an A.
Arkansas FOIA gives 3 business days — among the fastest graded — and binding AG opinions. CourtConnect provides statewide free public case search. Booking photos public default.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Newton County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-10 21:02 UTC · SCORE 20/24
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- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-10 20:39 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-10 20:39 UTC]
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Live · FBI Most Wanted · AR Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the AR field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · AR
Children Missing From Arkansas (Statewide)
Active Arkansas cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Kenneth Ward (AR)
Cassie Compton (AR)
Lavorn Frye (AR)
Maddison Ackerson (AR)
Jeffrey Smith (AR)
Matthew Crocker (AR)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
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Recent Arkansas Court Cases
Most recent Arkansas court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 1:23-bk-70753 | Danny Ray Bragg | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-bk-71148 | Brooklynn Danielle Flory | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-bk-71147 | Bradly Michael Plummer-Rix | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-71149 | Andrew C. Sanders and Christina M. Sanders | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-bk-71150 | Danielle Sanders | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-bk-71151 | Merle Clinton Reynolds and Ashley Dawn Reynolds | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 4:26-bk-70774 | Kirk Jetton and Felicia Jetton | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 4:26-bk-70810 | Jacob Dean White | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 4:26-bk-70875 | Kelley Vasquez | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 4:26-bk-12288 | Suzanne Griffith | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 4:26-bk-12289 | Dempsey Holt | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 3:26-bk-12290 | Keturah D. Whitcomb | 06/10/2026 |
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources · Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Arkansas
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Arkansas. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
How do I check if there's an active warrant in Little Rock?▼
Three sources for active warrants in Little Rock. (1) **Pulaski County Sheriff's Office** at https://pcso.org — most county-level felony and unincorporated warrants. The PCSO Detention Facility is at 3201 W Roosevelt Rd, Little Rock AR 72204. Inmate roster (current detainees including booked warrants) at https://pulaski-so-ar.zuercherportal.com. (2) **Pulaski County District Court Warrants** at https://pulaskicountydc.com/warrants/, phone (501) 340-6850 — bench warrants for failure to appear in District Court (misdemeanors, traffic, city ordinance). The District Court can also tell you how to **clear the warrant** by appearing voluntarily (often a re-set hearing date with a $25–$100 motion fee, far better than getting picked up on a stop). (3) **Arkansas Judiciary CourtConnect** at https://caseinfo.aoc.arkansas.gov — every filed case shows whether a bench warrant has been issued for failure to appear; covers Pulaski Circuit Court (felonies, divorce) and District Courts statewide. (4) **Little Rock Police Department** for warrants from city-level cases: 700 W Markham St, Little Rock AR 72201, phone (501) 371-4621. (5) **Arkansas State Police Most Wanted** at https://dps.arkansas.gov for serious statewide fugitives. **What won't show up**: confidential warrants in active investigations and sealed indictments. **Strong recommendation**: if a warrant might be out for you, retain a defense attorney before walking into a station. A planned voluntary surrender — often with bond posted in advance — beats a traffic-stop arrest. Sources: Pulaski County Sheriff, Pulaski County District Court, Arkansas Judiciary.
What's the way to search for inmates in Union?▼
Searching for inmates in Union County, Arkansas (El Dorado) splits across three layers. (1) **Union County Jail** (county-level pre-trial and short-sentence inmates) — Union County Sheriff's Office, **250 American Rd, El Dorado AR 71730**, phone (870) 864-1970. Live inmate roster at https://www.unioncountysheriff.net/inmateRoster — name, booking number, age, sex, race, booking date. Alternate roster via Citizen Connect at https://cc.southernsoftware.com/bookingsearch/index.php?AgencyID=UnionCoAR. The Union County Sheriff also maintains a bail-bond book per Arkansas statute. Current detainee count typically runs around 200. (2) **Arkansas state prison inmates** (sentenced felons) — Arkansas Department of Corrections inmate population search at https://portal.arkansas.gov/service/ar-inmate-population-search/ or directly at https://doc.arkansas.gov. (3) **Federal inmates** — Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator at https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/. (4) **Court records** for any case that produced a charge — Arkansas Judiciary CourtConnect at https://caseinfo.aoc.arkansas.gov, pick Union County. (5) **El Dorado Police Department** for incident reports inside city limits, 200 W Main St, El Dorado AR 71730, (870) 881-4800. **Visitation, deposit accounts, and inmate phone**: contact the Union County Sheriff at (870) 864-1970. Sources: Union County Sheriff's Office, AR DOC, Federal BOP, Arkansas Judiciary.
How do I check if there's an active warrant in Arkansas?▼
Three reliable sources for active warrants in Arkansas. (1) **County Sheriff active warrant list** — most counties publish a public list. Sebastian (Fort Smith) at https://warrants.sebastiancountyar.gov/; Benton at https://sheriff.bentoncountyar.gov; Pulaski (Little Rock) at https://pcso.org; White at https://wcso.cc; Sharp at https://www.sharpcountysheriff.com. Some counties also use the **ISOMS Warrant Portal** at https://arccportal.isoms.cloud:8004/portal/Warrants. (2) **Arkansas Judiciary CourtConnect** at https://caseinfo.aoc.arkansas.gov — every filed case shows whether a bench warrant has been issued for failure to appear; covers Circuit (felonies, divorce) and District (misdemeanors, traffic) courts in all 75 counties. (3) **Arkansas State Police Most Wanted** at https://dps.arkansas.gov for serious statewide fugitives, plus the **U.S. Marshals Profiled Fugitives** at https://www.usmarshals.gov/what-we-do/fugitive-apprehension/profiled-fugitives for federal warrants. **Won't show up**: confidential warrants in active investigations, sealed indictments, juvenile-court warrants. Many low-level municipal warrants don't propagate to county or state systems and require a phone call to the issuing court. **Quash a warrant**: most courts allow a Motion to Quash that re-sets a hearing date for around $25–$100 motion fee — much better than a traffic-stop arrest. **Strong recommendation**: if a warrant might be out for you, retain a defense attorney before walking into a station. Voluntary surrender on planned terms — bond posted in advance — beats an unplanned arrest. Sources: county sheriffs, Arkansas Judiciary, Arkansas State Police, ISOMS Portal.
How do I confirm someone has died in Garland?▼
To confirm a death in Garland County, Arkansas (Hot Springs area), use one of three sources. (1) **Arkansas Department of Health, Vital Records Section** at https://healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/certificates-records/, Slot 44, 4815 W Markham St, Little Rock AR 72205, phone (501) 661-2336. **Certified death certificate**: $10 first / $8 each additional. (2) **Garland County Clerk** at the courthouse, 501 Ouachita Ave, Hot Springs AR 71901, phone (501) 622-3610 — same fee schedule, often faster turnaround for recent deaths. (3) **VitalChek** at https://www.vitalchek.com/v/vital-records/arkansas — 3–5 business day express shipping, +$5 processing + $1.85 ID verification fee. **Free informal confirmations** (not legal proof but useful for genealogy or initial verification): Social Security Death Master File via FamilySearch.org, Find A Grave at https://www.findagrave.com (cemetery records), local newspaper obituaries (the Sentinel-Record covers Hot Springs and surrounding Garland County). **Eligibility for the certified copy**: spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, legal representative, person with direct interest (Ark. Code § 20-18-305). Government ID required. **Records become public 50 years after death**. For an apostille (international use), order through ADH then submit to the Arkansas Secretary of State. Sources: Arkansas Department of Health, Garland County Clerk, VitalChek.
How do I find a marriage record in Arkansas?▼
Arkansas marriage records sit in two places. (1) **County Clerk** — where the license was originally issued. The Clerk holds the original signed license and the certified-copy archive; **certified copies are $5.00 each plus postage** in most counties (Carroll County example). New license fee is $60.00 statewide (cash or credit card; no checks at most clerks — Pulaski Circuit Clerk at https://pulaskiclerkar.gov/departments/marriage-license/, Clark County https://clarkcountyar.gov/county-clerk/marriage-license-info/, Miller https://millercountyclerkar.com/fees/, Lonoke https://lonokecoclerk.com/fees/ all show $60). Both parties present, photo ID required. (2) **Arkansas Department of Health, Vital Records Section** — Slot 44, 4815 W Markham St, Little Rock AR 72205, phone (501) 661-2336, https://healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/certificates-records/order-marriage-records/. **Fee**: **$10.00 per certified copy**. Online ordering at https://ar.gov/vitalrecords adds a $5 standard processing fee plus $1.85 ID verification. VitalChek at https://www.vitalchek.com/v/vital-records/arkansas offers express shipping. **Eligibility (A.C.A. § 20-18-305)**: spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, legal representative, person with documented direct interest. Government photo ID required. **Records become public 50 years after the marriage date**. **Apostille for international use**: get the certified copy from the County Clerk, then submit to the Arkansas Secretary of State at 500 Woodlane St #256, Little Rock AR 72201. Sources: Arkansas Department of Health, county clerk fee schedules, A.C.A. § 20-18-305.
How do I get a copy of a divorce decree in Paragould?▼
Divorce decrees in Paragould, Arkansas are filed at the **Greene County Circuit Clerk** office in the courthouse — Bryan Feemster, Circuit Clerk, **320 W Court St, Room 124, Paragould AR 72450**, phone (870) 239-6330, https://greenecounty.arkansas.gov/circuit-clerk/. Three ways to get a copy. (1) **Online via Arkansas Judiciary CourtConnect** at https://caseinfo.aoc.arkansas.gov — free case search; pick Greene County, search by name. Shows the case number and disposition; certified copies still require a Clerk's office order. (2) **In person or mail** at the Clerk's office: certified copy of any document is **$5 first page + $5 each additional**, plus a $5 search fee for older files. (3) **Online ordering** via the official Greene County courts portal at http://www.greenecountycourts.org/fees. **Recently filed divorce filing fees** (for context): a new dissolution-of-marriage petition is **$165 filing fee** plus $5 service per defendant. Sealed cases (e.g., where minors are involved or domestic-violence orders apply) are not visible to the public. **Older divorces** (pre-2000) often require a physical archive search at the Clerk's office. **Important**: Arkansas does NOT issue separate state-level divorce certificates — the Circuit Clerk's certified decree IS the official record. For an apostille (international use), get the certified copy first, then take it to the Arkansas Secretary of State. Sources: Greene County Circuit Clerk, Arkansas Judiciary CourtConnect, Greene County Courthouse Fees.
📊 Public Data Sources for Newton County, AR
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Newton County, AR · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for AR
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (AR)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in AR
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in AR
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in AR
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for AR
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (AR) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (AR) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
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| DREW COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | MONTICELLO |
| KELLY SCHILLER | SILOAM SPRINGS |
| LORI ELLIS | SEARCY |
| CYGNET BISE | FORT SMITH |
| DAVID KILGO | BENTONVILLE |
| HEALTH DEPOT PHARMACIES, LLC | FT. SMITH |
| CHARLES LANE | HOT SPRINGS |
| JACOB ABRAHAM | HOT SPRINGS |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (AR) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-20 | Experian Information S | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-20 | ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP I | Incorrect information on your report |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (AR) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| ARKANSAS MOBILE RADIOLOGY | 1128a1 |
| ARKANSAS PATIENT TRANSFER | 1128a1 |
| ARKANSAS TRANSFER SERVICE | 1128a1 |
| BEVERLY ENTERPRISES-CALIFORNIA | 1128a1 |
| CEN MED, INC | 1128Aa |
| DENTON TRANSPORTATION | 1128b8 |
| EL DORADO WOMEN'S CLINIC, P A | 1128b8 |
| INTERVENTIONAL PAIN CONSULTANT | 1128b8 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (AR) — no city filter applied
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from AR state + federal sources · no aggregators
FBI Field Office
Austin Woman Sentenced to Four Years in Federal Prison for Theft of More Than $1.7 Million from a Federally Funded Non-Profit Organization
Jun 4, 2026
doj_news
Homeland Security Task Force Investigation Uncovers Methamphetamine Conspiracy that Results in New York Man Being Sentenced to More Than 11 Years in Federal Prison
May 27, 2026
FBI Field Office
Mabelvale Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Fentanyl Resulting in Death
May 20, 2026
FBI Field Office
Australian Man Caught in Arkansas Sting Operation Sentenced to More Than 28 Years in Federal Prison for Child Exploitation Offenses
May 14, 2026
FBI Field Office
Rogers Middle School Teacher and Coach Sentenced to More Than 31 Years in Prison for Online Exploitation and Coercion of Minors
May 14, 2026
FBI Field Office
Pine Bluff Woman Sentenced to Three Years in Federal Prison for Theft of More Than $400,000 From Bank's Customers
May 6, 2026
FBI Field Office
Career Offender From Morrilton Sentenced to 13 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine
Apr 28, 2026
FBI Field Office
Missouri Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for Threatening a Federal Judge and a Federal Law Enforcement Officer
Apr 3, 2026
FBI Field Office
Defendant Who Conspired to Traffick Methamphetamine in Northeast Arkansas Sentenced to 11 Years in Federal Prison
Apr 3, 2026
FBI Field Office
Federal Operation Targeting Gun Violence in Helena-West Helena Leads to Seven Men Indicted
Mar 19, 2026
Federal Agency
Acting Secretary of Labor Sonderling advances US priorities at G7 meeting in Geneva
Jun 10, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Newton County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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UPDATE: Missing Tama County man found dead in Arkansas
TAMA COUNTY, Iowa — The search for a missing Tama County man, Nicholas Collins, has come to a tragic end. Authorities say his body was found Tuesday in Newton County, Arkansas. Aut…
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Missouri man dead after possible bear attack in Newton County, Arkansas
NEWTON COUNTY, Ark. — The Newton County, Arkansas, Sheriff’s Office is investigating what they suspect is a fatal bear attack of a Missouri man at the Sam’s Throne Campground. Acco…
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Bear believed to be responsible for fatal attack in Newton County has been killed, victim identified
A biologist with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission shot and killed a black bear in Newton County on Sunday night after it was treed by hounds. Sheriff Glenn Wheeler said the co…
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Newton County sheriff: Missing Iowa man died from self-inflicted gunshot wound in Arkansas
JASPER -- A 22-year-old Iowa man whose body was found Tuesday in Newton County died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. "Other evidence at the scene also indicated the d…
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Body of missing Tama County man found in Arkansas
THANK YOU FOR JOINING US TONIGHT AT NINE. THE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SAYS THE BODY OF 22 YEAR OLD NICHOLAS COLLINS HAS BEEN FOUND. COLLINS WAS REPORTED MISSING OUT OF TAMA COUNTY …
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Officials Kill Bear After a Fatal Attack on a Camper in Arkansas
The authorities, joined by hunters, on Sunday killed the bear they believe to be responsible for the death of a 60-year-old man last week. By Adeel Hassan The authorities on Sunday…
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Arkansas logs what looks like second fatal bear attack in a month
Just a month after a Franklin County man was fatally attacked by a black bear, investigators say they suspect the recent death of a Springfield, Missouri, man who’d been camping in…
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Seized guns sold to buy police cruiser, says Newton County sheriff
Newton County Sheriff Glenn Wheeler said he thought he was following state law when he sold 103 seized guns to a Kansas gun dealer for $12,150 and had him cut a check to the Harris…