Pulaski and Perry County Prosecuting Attorney

02/26/2026

A Pulaski County jury found Randall Newburn guilty of two counts of R**e and one count of Sexual Assault in the Second Degree. He was sentenced to 90 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections.

Thank you to Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys Weston Sizemore and Elizabeth Touchstone for their hard work and dedication in trying this case and securing justice for the victim. Their commitment to holding violent offenders accountable helps keep our community safe.

02/19/2026

Ernest Green. Elizabeth Eckford. Jefferson Thomas. Terrence Roberts. Carlotta Walls. Minnijean Brown. Gloria Ray. Thelma Mothershed. Melba Pattillo.

Today at our Black History Month Luncheon, we honored the courage, resilience, and sacrifice of the Little Rock Nine, whose bravery during the integration of Little Rock Central High School changed the course of history and continues to shape our community today.

A heartfelt thank you to Park Ranger Jazmyn for delivering such an impactful and powerful presentation on the Little Rock Nine, the struggle for integration, and the lasting effects their actions still have on our nation and our work.

And thank you to Nick's Catering for providing our staff with a delicious lunch as we gathered to reflect, learn, and honor this important legacy.

02/11/2026

We are always grateful to have community partners come and speak to our office during our lunch and learn program.

Today we heard from Denaro Cook, who spent 18 years in prison and now works to help others in our community chart a different path.

We also heard from Dr. Fitz Hill and the students from the Arkansas Baptist College META24/DYS step-down program partnership.

This program allows them to receive the job readiness skills, trade & entrepreneurial track training, accelerated high school diploma, & college pathway.

02/11/2026

Thank you to Denaro Cook for coming and speaking with our office during today's lunch and learn.

02/06/2026

We couldn't let the day pass with out honoring all of our amazing Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys and all other prosecutors out there!!

Thank you for the work you do!

Happy National Prosecutors Day! ⚖️

Today we celebrate the dedication, integrity, and unwavering commitment of prosecutors across the country who work every day to pursue justice, protect victims, and strengthen public safety.

From standing with communities in their toughest moments to leading efforts that uphold the rule of law, prosecutors play a vital role in ensuring fairness and accountability in our justice system.

Thank you to every prosecutor—local, state, tribal, and federal—for your service, your courage, and your steadfast advocacy for justice.

February 5, 2026 is your day, and we’re proud to recognize the incredible impact you make nationwide.

01/30/2026

Attention: Pulaski County Government offices will be closed tomorrow - Friday January 30.

01/29/2026

Due to the continued hazardous road conditions our office will remain closed tomorrow January 29

Attention: Pulaski County Government offices will be closed tomorrow - Thursday January 29.

01/26/2026

Our Offices will be closed tomorrow January 27.

🚨 Pulaski County Office Closure Notice 🚨

Due to ongoing inclement weather and hazardous travel conditions, Pulaski County offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. The safety of our employees and residents remains our top priority.

❗ Update: The Quorum Court meeting has been postponed and will now be held on Friday, January 30 at 4:30 p.m.

Please continue to prioritize safety, avoid unnecessary travel, and stay informed by monitoring local weather updates throughout the day.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation—stay safe, Pulaski County. ❄️🧤

01/22/2026

In honor of Human Trafficking Prevention Month, we wanted to highlight the hard work of DPA Corinne Kwapis. She recently worked on and secured a plea in a Trafficking of a Minor case.

In October of 2025, Okera Leonard was sentenced to 22.5 years for Trafficking of a Minor (F/Y). Leonard lured the minor victim over Instagram and coordinated for the minor to engage in sexual activity with adult men in exchange for money. He is also serving 12 years for his federal sentence on Transportation of a Minor for Criminal Sexual Activity for an unrelated victim.

Special thanks to the Little Rock Police Department, the Children’s Protection Center, The Genesis Project, Centers for Youth and Families, the US Attorneys Office for the Eastern District of Arkansas, and the FBI Little Rock Office that helped make this resolution possible.

01/21/2026

Huge thank you to our incredible speakers for joining us for this week’s Lunch & Learn.

We were grateful to welcome Nicole Hellthaler from the Prison Yoga Project and Rebecca Webber from Wolfe Street’s Youth Empowerment Program.

They shared how their organizations positively impact justice-involved youth across our state, highlighted meaningful success stories, and discussed ways our office can partner to further support this important work.

01/21/2026

Stay safe and prepared as colder temps, snow, and icy conditions move through this weekend!