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RODNEY WRIGHT  ( read  )
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07/14/2014

Drugs and Explosives Arrest

          On July 13, 2014, the Saline County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting at 1900 Centark Cove, Alexander, Arkansas.  The investigation revealed that the wound was self-inflicted.  While investigating the shooting, Detectives saw what appeared to be explosives and firearms inside the residence.  The female victim in the shooting was a felon and should not have had access to firearms. 

 

          A search warrant was obtained for the residence for explosive devices and firearms.  Detectives located numerous firearms, several being reported as stolen, narcotics, and several explosive devices (live practice grenades).

 

 

Jimmy Hearington W/M, 29 YOA, Alexander

 

1 count        Furnishing a handgun to a felon                   Felony class B

3 counts      Criminal use of prohibited weapons              Felony class B

20 counts     Simultaneous poss of drugs and firearms      Felony class Y

1 count        Possession of controlled substance                Felony class C

4 counts      Theft by receiving                                         Felony class B

          1 count        Possession of drug paraphernalia                  Felony class D

 

Any suspects listed are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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