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On January 10th, 2022 in the evening, officers responded to a stabbing. During the investigation, a juvenile suspect was developed; the victim was also a juvenile. Warrants were obtained for the juvenile offender and she was later arrested and charged as an adult. The investigation is still ongoing.
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Contact:
Jerry Hamilton | Chief of Police
Osceola Police Department
870.563.5213
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On the weekend of January 21st through 23rd, numerous complaints of vehicles being broken into and attempts being made were filed. The majority of vehicles that get entered are ones that are left unlocked. Many firearms have been stolen this way; some of these guns have later been used in the commission of crimes. If you have firearms, please do not leave them in your vehicle at all. If you see anything unusual in your area, please call and alert the police.
The main line of the Osceola Police Department is still experiencing some issues with 870-563-5213, if it indicates that it is busy, you can also call 870-563-4170. Thank you.
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Contact:
Jerry Hamilton | Chief of Police
Osceola Police Department
870.563.5213
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On Sunday night, January 23rd, a vehicle was entered and a firearm was stolen. The firearm had a GPS tracking device installed. The victim assisted police in tracking the firearm to an address. A search warrant was obtained and executed. The firearm was located and gave detectives valuable leads to the identity of the offender.
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Contact:
Jerry Hamilton | Chief of Police
Osceola Police Department
870.563.5213
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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On January 22nd, 2022 at around 6:45pm, officers were dispatched to the area of Johnson and the railroad tracks for an accident involving a pedestrian. When officers arrived, they searched the area and found nothing, so they moved to the next crossing at Hale Street. In that area, a body was located and identified as Ronnie Knighten of Osceola. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is still ongoing. The thoughts and prayers of the Osceola Police Department are with the family, friends, and loved ones of Mr. Knighten during this time.
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Contact:
Jerry Hamilton | Chief of Police
Osceola Police Department
870.563.5213
Below are the dates and times of City of Osceola Committee, Task Force and residents meetings for the month of December. All of the meetings are held at City Hall with the exception of the Music Heritage Tourism meeting that is held at the O/SMC Chamber of Commerce building.
Wednesday, Dec. 8
11:00 a.m. Music Heritage Tourism (Chamber of Commerce)
3:00 p.m. Police and Fire meeting (Osceola City Hall)
Friday, Dec. 10
10:00 a.m. Improvement Task Force (Osceola City Hall)
Wednesday, Dec. 15
4:00 p.m. Parks, Recreation and Animal Shelter (Osceola City Hall)
Thursday, Dec. 16
1:15 p.m. Code Enforcement (Osceola City Hall)
4:00 p.m. Budget and Utility (Osceola City Hall)
Friday, Dec 17
9:00 a.m. Street and Sanitation (Osceola City Hall)
These are casual, working-type meetings where we sit in a semi-circle. My staff attends these meetings and council members are encouraged to participate. The meetings are open to both residents and non-residents who can talk to each other in a welcoming setting.
Monday, Dec 20
5:00 p.m. (Osceola City Hall)
Regular monthly council meeting. (only Osceola residents can be placed on the agenda and must address the council while standing at the podium and microphone)
Sally Longo Wilson
Mayor
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