Jo Ellison

UPDATE ON Fort Smith Police Department, Kyle Newman’s condition

On Monday (June 1), FSPD said officer Newman “continues to make steady progress as he recovers from the critical injuries he sustained during the May 17 line-of-duty shooting.”

They said his recovery is moving in a positive direction. They said the update is encouraging, but remains serious and complex.

“He continues to receive close medical care, and there will still be difficult days ahead as he heals from an extremely traumatic injury. The department will continue to respect the privacy of Officer Newman and his family by limiting medical details that are not appropriate for public release.
The Fort Smith Police Department remains deeply grateful for the prayers, encouragement, and support shown to Officer Newman, his family, and our agency. Officer Newman has shown remarkable strength, and we ask the community to continue keeping him and his family in their thoughts as he works toward the next stage of recovery.” -FSPD

UPDATE: he was found safe and has been reunited with his family!

‼️Search Underway Right Now For Missing Child in Springdale Arkansas‼️

The search has been launched in and around the child’s neighborhood of Carnes St. In Springdale.

Samuel “Sam” Chazarria is 12 years old (H/M 5’ 138 lbs black hair brown eyes). Investigators say he is autistic and is bilingual with limited speech.
Samuel was last seen around 6:00AM on Carnes St. in unknown clothing but may have shed clothing.

Police are asking people in that area to help look and check their video surveillance cameras, outdoor buildings, vehicles, and water sources.

If you have any information that may help Officers please contact the Springdale Police Department at 751-4542 or call 911.

Fort Smith community coming together to honor 20-year-old Taylor Roebuck

Taylor was swimming with friends in Mulberry, Arkansas at Bluff Hole on Wednesday (May 27). According to police he decided to swim across the river but stopped halfway for an unknown reason.
"He started having problems. His friends tried to get to him to save him. Some other bystanders tried to get out to help him, but they couldn't help him get out," the Mulberry Police Chief said.
On Sunday, May 31 friends and family will hold a “skate to remember” event in Taylor’s honor. It will be at the Fort Smith Skate Park from 6-9pm.

Roebuck’s visitation is on June 1, from 5-7 pm at Lewis funeral home in Fort Smith.
His funeral will follow the next day at 12 pm.

I thought about not saying anything because it’s so terribly painful and the grief I feel is unbearable. But I knew I wanted to, because sharing my boys 🐾 life with you on this platform has brought me so much joy ❤️

We had to say goodbye to our Dougie yesterday. He wasn’t well and there wasn’t anything I could do or the vet could do to make it better.
Daily I get messages from some of you asking how the Dobermans are doing. I truly appreciate the way you dote over them as much as I do. They’re special and I know you think so too.
When we first took in the Dobermans and gave them a home, it was challenging. They weren’t domesticated to a home life but over time we got there and it was such a blessing. These Dobermans have brought me more joy than I could have ever imagined. And I love them hard.
Dougie was special, he was the one that would always approach a new person first, he would always be ready to play and he loved treats, his tennis balls and loved food so much that we had to watch his chunkyness. He was kind, he was loyal, funny and so sweet. He was definitely a Daddy’s boy! Everything that he was, is more than I could have ever asked for.
When I stand up they both rush to my side. I’m still reaching down with both hands. 💔
Dougie, you’re the best boy! Until we see each other again, have all the treats you want buddy!💙🐾

One body recovered in drowning at Bluff Hole Park in Mulberry, Arkansas

UPDATE:
The victim has been identified as 20-year-old Taylor Roebuck from Fort Smith.
According to police, the victim was with his brother and friends swimming at Bluff Hole when he decided to swim across the river but stopped halfway for an unknown reason.
"He started having problems. His friends tried to get to him to save him. Some other bystanders tried to get out to help him, but they couldn't help him get out," the Mulberry Police Chief said.

ORIGINAL REPORT:
One person died after drowning in the water at Bluff Hole Park in Mulberry, according to the Crawford County Sheriff.
The report originally came into authorities as four people who jumped in the water, but only two surfaced.
Crews started searching the area and water as the Crawford County Emergency department began to deploy dive teams.

Authorities updated the information during the rescue attempt to say only one person was missing and that persons body has been recovered.
Investigators have not released the persons name but did say they are 20-years-old.

The Crawford County Sheriff said they were trying to swim across the water.