Desha County Sheriff’s Office

Desha County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Mitch Grant and His Deputies proudly serve the people of Desha County Arkansas.

DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVERThis Labor Day, Think Before YOU DRINK.ARKANSAS HIGHWAY SAFETY OFFICE
08/18/2026

DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER

This Labor Day, Think Before YOU DRINK.

ARKANSAS HIGHWAY SAFETY OFFICE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Let’s Work Together to End Drunk Driving!The Desha County Sheriff’s Office, ASP, and local Law En...
08/18/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Let’s Work Together to End Drunk Driving!
The Desha County Sheriff’s Office, ASP, and local Law Enforcement from August 19 through September 7, 2026, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will be working alongside local law enforcement to deter drunk driving and prevent tragedies during the Labor Day holiday weekend. The message is clear: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.
During the 2024 Labor Day holiday (6 p.m. August 30 - 5:59 a.m. September 3), there were 505 traffic crash fatalities nationwide. Of these 505 fatalities, 34% (170) involved a drunk driver. Seventy-seven percent of the impaired drivers killed had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .15 or higher. Among drivers between the ages of 18 and 34 who were killed in crashes over the Labor Day holiday in 2024, 40% of those drivers were drunk, with BACs of .08 or higher.
“We want our community members to understand that it’s our first priority to keep people safe, so we’re asking everyone to plan ahead if they know they’ll be out drinking,” said [Local Law Enforcement Official]. “The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign is an awareness effort to get the message out that drunk driving is illegal and it kills. Let’s make this a partnership between law enforcement and drivers: Help us protect the community and put an end to this dangerous behavior.
If a driver intends to drink during a Labor Day festivity, he or she should plan ahead for a safe ride home by securing a designated driver or calling a taxi or rideshare. They shouldn’t wait until after drinking to plan how to get somewhere. Impairment clouds a person’s judgment and endangers others on the road.
If a driver finds they are unable to drive, they should give their keys to a sober driver so that person can get them home safely. When a friend has been drinking and is considering driving, friends should be proactive — take away the keys and help them get a sober ride home. If anyone spots a drunk driver, contact local law enforcement.
For more information on impaired driving, visit NHTSA.gov/DrunkDriving.

08/11/2026

Desha County Central Dispatch landlines are down 911 is still operational if you need police fire ambulance or other service please call 911

05/06/2026

🚨 Public Announcement 🚨

Desha County Central Dispatch is currently experiencing power outages. Landline services are down at this time.

If you need assistance, please dial 9-1-1.

We will provide updates as they become available. Thank you for your patience.

We would like to wish Lt. Mark Allen a very happy birthday, and we appreciate his dedicated work to the good people of D...
05/01/2026

We would like to wish Lt. Mark Allen a very happy birthday, and we appreciate his dedicated work to the good people of Desha County.

05/01/2026

On Monday, April 20th, the following persons accepted negotiated pleas in Desha County Circuit Court.

Kendrix Holley- Endangering the welfare of a Minor 1st degree- Time served, plus 3 years SIS.

Jamey Willhite- Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia- 2 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections.

We need your help to pick a winner. During National Tele-communicator Week a few of our Dispatchers entered into a frie...
04/29/2026

We need your help to pick a winner. During National Tele-communicator Week a few of our Dispatchers entered into a friendly competition to design a poster to commemorate the week. Rather than a supervisor picking a winner, we want the public to pick. Leave your vote in the comments for 1,2,or 3. Thanks for your help!

On Saturday, April 25th, members of the Desha County Sheriff’s Office was proud to be a part of the Founders Day Festiva...
04/27/2026

On Saturday, April 25th, members of the Desha County Sheriff’s Office was proud to be a part of the Founders Day Festival in Dumas. Sheriff Mitch Grant, Sergeant Alan Hernandez, Corporal Wayn’a Green, and Deputy Jacoby Bass, greeted festival goers, handed out coloring books and stickers, and let kids experience the gadgets in the patrol unit. It was a great day to be out enjoying fellowship with our citizens.

Seeing clouds on 420? Plan for a safe and sober ride ahead of time. If You Feel Different, You Drive Different.You would...
04/16/2026

Seeing clouds on 420?
Plan for a safe and sober ride ahead of time.
If You Feel Different, You Drive Different.
You wouldn’t drive drunk, so why drive high? Find a safe and sober ride this 420.
If You Feel Different, You Drive Different.
Don’t let clouded judgment put you — and others — in danger on the road. If You Feel Different, You Drive Different.
If you’re high, get a ride. Find a sober friend, rideshare, or taxi this 420.
If You Feel Different, You Drive Different.
420 Advisory:
Don’t drive high. If You Feel Different, You Drive Different.
Driving isn’t a game, especially on 420.
Don’t drive high — it could cost lives. Call for a sober ride. If You Feel Different, You Drive Different.
Sky-high plans this 420? Make sure driving isn’t one of them. Arrange for a sober ride. If You Feel Different, You Drive Different.
420 and driving: a dangerous combo. Stay off the road if you’re high. If You Feel Different, You Drive Different.
Be responsible this 420. Driving high is impaired driving—it’s not worth the risk. If You Feel Different, You Drive Different.

04/16/2026

🩺❤️ FREE Medical + Dental Clinic – Mark Your Calendar! ❤️🦷

We are hosting a FREE Medical & Dental Clinic for our community! If you or someone you know needs care, this is a wonderful opportunity to receive services at no cost.

🗓 Saturday, April 18
📍 First Baptist Church – McGehee
312 W Seamans Drive, McGehee, AR 71654
⏰ Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.

Services Include:
✔️ Dental cleanings
✔️ Extractions
✔️ Physician on site

This clinic is open to the community — please help us spread the word by sharing this post! You never know who may need it.

Let’s come together to care for our community! ❤️

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604 President Street
Arkansas City, AR
71630

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Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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