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'Little Rock police department'

Central High lockdown lifted, no arrests made

The 15-year-old homicide suspect was not found in the area. Central High School will resume its day with an adjusted schedule.
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Local, federal authorities search for homicide suspect near Central High School

The school is under total lockdown while officers search the area.
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Wednesday night homicide adds to Little Rock's growing 2023 tally

A suspect has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder, abuse of a corpse and tampering with physical evidence. This is the fourth reported homicide of 2023.
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A breakdown of the 2022 Little Rock crime data

The standout crime statistic in 2022 was Little Rock's record-high homicide count. Here's a visual breakdown of the year's data from the Little Rock Police Department.
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UPDATE: LRPD reports first homicide of 2023

Officers discovered one deceased man at 712 W. 3rd Street Tuesday morning.

Heath Helton named permanent Little Rock police chief

Mayor Frank Scott Jr. announced a permanent police chief Wednesday after months of searching nationwide. Heath Helton, who was serving as interim chief for the Little Rock Police Department, will officially head the LRPD.
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The Van preps an emergency shelter for below-freezing temps

People needing a warm place to stay can call 501-955-3444 and a driver will pick them up, free of charge, to be transported to the East Little Rock Community Center.

Little Rock Board of Directors discuss 2023 draft budget — focus on fire, police pay increases

A draft of the 2023 city budget includes pay raises for members at the Little Rock police and fire departments, but city directors said that they thought more could be done for the fire personnel.
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LRPD identifies 18-year-old victim in Tuesday homicide

Little Rock is experiencing its deadliest year in history as it relates to the homicide count. This incident is the 76th homicide in 2022.
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Outgoing LRPD interim chief will join attorney general's team in 2023

Wayne Bewley announced his retirement from LRPD Wednesday, and he will start his next job opportunity with Attorney General-elect Tim Griffin in the new year.
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Interim police chief announces retirement from LRPD

Mayor Frank Scott Jr. has named Assistant Chief Heath Helton as the new interim police chief. He said a permanent placement would be named in the next 60 days. Helton is the third interim chief following the departure of Keith Humphrey.

HOPE council presents crime preventative recommendations to LR Board of Directors

It was a long meeting full of differing opinions on how to tackle crime in Little Rock. Directors bickered about the holistic crime strategy as opposed to more immediate changes to influence police staffing.
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