For now, Boeckmann will remain on the bench. If precedent for other judges gives any indication, he will likely remain there unless he is charged with a crime prior to the conclusion of the JDDC review of the matter.
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Cross County Judge Under Investigation
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Laura Carrolyn Bryan - Russell Byron Curtner
He is the grandson of Betty and the late Henry Ransom, Marion and the late Jennings Curtner and Charlotte and James Meredith, all of Wynne. Laura Elizabeth Bradbury of Austin, Texas, was matron of honor. She is an art and artifact conservator and owner of Bryan & Devan Conservation. Material from the Associated Press is Copyright - 2015, Associated Press and may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. We hope you've enjoyed your preview of NWADG.com. You've now read the maximum number of stories available without a subscription.
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Wynne man accused of raping, impregnating 10-year-old girl
His arrest came after police were notified a 10-year-old girl being treated at a local hospital was found to be pregnant, according to a news release from Detective Mike Smith. Following an investigation by Wynne police and the Arkansas State Police Crimes Against Children Division, officers arrested and charged Smith with 3 counts of rape and one count of first degree child endangerment. 2, for plea and arraignment. If found guilty of the rape charge, Smith could be sentenced to a minimum of 25 years in prison.
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Suspects wanted in veterinary clinic break in
- Police are searching for those responsible for a break in at a veterinary clinic. The sheriff's office is asking that anyone with information about the incident call Detective David Hallmark at 870-238-5766 or 870-238-5700.
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Wynne tax extension passes
- The residents of Wynne have voted to pass a sales tax extension that will go towards better locations for two city groups. Region 8 News first talked to Mayor Bob Stacy about the tax in July . He said the Wynne City Hall and police department will receive new buildings with the help of the tax money. The tax will now last another 5 years. The vote passed with 399 for and 76 against. Stacy was pleased with the outcome and said the amount of people for the tax shows they approve of what the city wants to do.
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Ethics charges say District Judge Joseph Boeckmann traded court favors for work and sexual favors
Today a shocking series of ethical charges against Cross County District Judge Joseph Boeckmann of Wynne. This case has been simmering for months. Channel 4 broke news of the investigation first. No word has yet been forthcoming about the results of that separate probe. His seat is on the election ballot next year, but he has not filed for re-election. He most likely could have agreed to resign now and agreed never to serve again and been subject to a complaint more general in nature than these detailed complaints.
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Desegregation order doesn't bar students' transfers, judge rules
The Forrest City district had claimed it was exempted from Arkansas' school-choice student-transfer laws that were enacted in 1989, 2004, 2013 and 2015 on the basis that it was operating under the federal court order and had not been declared desegregated and released from the court's supervision of its desegregation efforts. Mixon said the Wynne district was frustrated by Forrest City's intransigence. We hope you've enjoyed your preview of NWADG.com. You've now read the maximum number of stories available without a subscription.
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Engagement: Rosemary Wynne & Hunter Thomas
Charlotte Wynne of Mountain Home, Arkansas are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Rosemary Wynne, to Dr. Hunter Thomas, son of Steve and Gloria Thomas of Lakeview, Arkansas, and Ann and Price Harned of Mountain Home, Arkansas.
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District judge recommended for reinstatement after dropping of battery charge
The Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission has recommended that Lonoke District Judge Joe O'Bryan be allowed to return to the bench. He had continued to be suspended with pay pending action by the Judicial Discipline Commission. A panel voted unanimously Thursday to dismiss the complaint and recommended reinstatment to the Arkansas Supreme Court, which has the final word. She said O'Bryan was a caring person and good judge. O'Bryan is on the ballot in March. On O'Bryan's ability to pass judgment on people accused of the same thing.
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Waynesburg U. students traveling abroad on mission trips
Three groups of students and faculty members will be traveling abroad to the Nassau, Guatemala and to the island of Bonaire off of South America, with one group remaining in the country to visit Wynne, Ark. Education professors Julia Bausman and Frank Pazzynski are leading that team during the week-long trip. Students will also help to archive the station's documents and island archaeology. The next mission trips to New Orleans, Concord, N.C., Camden, N.J., and Carrillos, Costa Rica, are schedule for march during the spring break.
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New complaints added to inquiry of Wynne judge; 1 says he sought nude photos
Features Features Family Home Style Life Northwest Profiles Our Town Movie Style Religion Tuned In What's Up! On Tuesday night, his attorney, Jeff Rosenzweig, declined to go into detail but said a brief denying the allegations will be filed and that the allegations will go to a hearing later this year. "We have, at this time, 68 witnesses on our witness list," said David Sachar, commission director. We hope you've enjoyed your preview of NWADG.com. You've now read the maximum number of stories available without a subscription.
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New complaints added to inquiry of Wynne judge
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Theft suspects threaten to kill cops
- The Jonesboro Police Department has obtained warrants for arrest for a pair of suspected thieves. According to Detective Shay Racy of JPD, warrants have been issued for the arrest of Demario Hunt and Chris Sides Jr. Detective Racy notes that Demario Hunt has made postings on social media about "killing cops" and should be approached with caution. They may also be driving a black Lincoln Zephyr. The pair may also be in an older model Yukon or Tahoe with damage to the passenger's side light. You can also call Crimestoppers at 935-STOP.
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Cross County deputies investigate theft at cemetery
WYNNE, AR - Cross County deputies are looking for the suspect who stole a replica of a horse from a grave at a local cemetery. According to the department's Facebook page, the theft has the family very angry.
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Deaths in Wynne: A tie to ex-judge's case
Channel 4 notes a coincidence of criminal cases: A suspected murder-suicide in Wynne and the criminal investigation of former D istrict Court Judge Henry Boeckmann of Wynne. Cross County deputies Tuesday morning found the bodies of Bobby Wright and Crystal Avellino at a home on Highway 64. Wright is believed to have shot Avellino and then himself.
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Arkansas sheriff puts clowns on notice; won't tolerate scaring folks, he says
He won't tolerate people dressing up as scary clowns in his county and indicated that he will arrest them and charge them with harassment. Smith issued a statement Wednesday after he received numerous calls and texts about four men dressed as clowns who were riding in a car last weekend on West Merriman Avenue in Wynne.
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Another food fraud plea
The U.S. attorney's office says another person has pleaded to defrauding a federally financed program to provide meals to poor children. Waymon D. Weeams, 35, of Dallas pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit wire fraud.
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City plans to demolish buildings near park
WYNNE, AR - Three commercial buildings in Wynne will soon be torn down. According to Mayor Bobby Stacy, the city purchased the buildings which are located on Wilson Street.
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Giant train engine sets state stops
COMIN' ROUND THE BEND: Union Pacific's 844 is returning to Arkansas during its 'Trek to Tennessee' to celebrate the Oct. 22 opening of Big River Crossing between West Memphis and Memphis.
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Central Arkansas woman killed in Cross County crash
CROSS COUNTY, AR - A Central Arkansas woman is dead after rear-ending a forklift on the highway. It happened around 3:40 p.m. on Saturday.
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