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Camden Police Blotter | February 8–11, 2026
Police Blotter Report
Camden Police Department | February 13, 2026
Criminal Trespass, Drug Paraphernalia
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 with Arthur L…
Ouachita County Burglary Investigation Concluded; Davenport Arrested After Manhunt

Ouachita County Sheriff’s Office Concludes Multi-Year Burglary Investigation; Davenport Arrested
Radio Works News Room
The Ouachita County Sheriff’s Office has concluded a burglary investigation dating back to 2024, following the arrest of David Davenp…
UPDATE: Michael Williams Jr. Charged in January Bess Street Shooting and Fearing Street Robbery

UPDATE: Arrest Made in January Shooting and Robbery Cases
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 …
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…
Juvenile Charged With Murder
Camden Police Release Multiple Incident Reports From Late December Through Early January
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…
Multi-Agency Drug Bust Leads to Arrests in Camden
Multi-Agency Drug Bust Leads to Arrests in Camden
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 …
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…
Ouachita County Candidate Filings Finalized for 2026 Election Cycle

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…
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…
