AR safety alerts: NLR Virginia Hughey missing + NLRPD juvenile shooting + LRPD bus crackdown + Reyes hit-run + Pettis arrests + other missings + maternal health + HUD LRHA takeover + school threats + PFAS + Medicaid fraud
Key Questions
Who is the missing person Virginia Jennie Hughey?
Virginia Jennie Hughey from North Little Rock went missing since April 6 near Laman Library. Family seeks answers; contact Det. Brown.
Details on the NLRPD juvenile shooting?
On May 9, a juvenile was shot in the 500 block of West 14th Street, North Little Rock; non-life-threatening, person of interest in custody.
What is LRPD doing about school bus safety?
Little Rock Police are cracking down on drivers illegally passing stopped school buses, following disturbing videos from concerned parents.
Who was arrested in the Arch Street hit-and-run?
Arkansas State Police arrested Victor Reyes for the hit-and-run negligent homicide on Arch Street, injuring three including minors.
What arrests did LRPD make recently?
LRPD arrested Pettis Ealy and Jones for a Chenal Parkway shooting; also investigating a deadly April shooting.
What is the status of HUD and LRHA?
HUD took over Little Rock Housing Authority, firing the board; explained by French Hill.
Any updates on maternal health in Arkansas?
Gov. Sanders announced maternal health initiatives; lawmakers launched a statewide effort.
Other missing persons reported?
Missing include Matthew Terry (47, NLR), Isaiah, Ariell, Paul, and Luis. Public help requested via NLRPD.
NLR missing Virginia Jennie Hughey Apr6 (Laman Library, Det Brown); NLRPD May9 juvenile shooting West 14th (non-life threat, POI custody); LRPD school bus crackdown; ASP arrest Victor Reyes Arch St hit-run negligent homicide; LRPD Pettis Ealy/Jones; missing Matthew Terry/Isaiah/Ariell/Paul/Luis; HUD takeover LRHA board fired; Sanders maternal; school threats/end dates; PFAS/Bryant rezoning; AG Medicaid fraud; UAMS skin cancer. Monitor LRPD/Sherwood PD/PCSO/NLRPD/JPD/LRSD/UAMS/LR Housing/911/ASP/City of LR/KLRT.