As of Monday, January 6, 2020, the Prairie County Sheriff's Department (PCSD) has 51 individuals felony and/or misdemeanor charges at the Prairie County Detention Center, located in Des Arc.

Recent arrest by PCSD ( does not include Des Arc Police Department or Hazen Police Department arrests) include:

• Stephanie Tompkins was arrested on Dec. 31 for Failure to Appear;
• Rebecca James was arrested on Jan. 3 for Failure to Appear,
• Jackey Brown was arrested on Jan. 5 and placed on PC Hold

For more information on current incarcerated inmates in Prairie County and other detention centers across the state visit www.vinelink.com.

To report an incident or to give information on ongoing cases call (870) 256-4137, which is answered 24 hours a day, seven days of the week. Residents can also email the sheriff at rick.hickman@prairiecountysheriff.org.  

Also an anonymous tip email can be used: tips@prairiecountysheriff.org.

Keep up to date with the Prairie County Sheriff's Department by following the department on Facebook: www.facebook.com/prairiecountysheriffdept. Or visiting their website, which is updated weekly at www.prairiecountysheriff.org.

In any emergency situation dial 9-1-1.