VAN BUREN - A suspect wanted by the Van Buren Police Department is behind bars following an arrest across the river in Fort Smith.
Sebastian County booking records show that Jarred Cole Watson was arrested after fleeing deputies from the Sheriff’s office on Thursday. In addition to that charge, he was taken into custody on two charges of failing to appear, and one charge of failing to pay a fine.
The Van Buren Police Department had put out an alert via social media Thursday asking for the public’s help in locating him.
“We are trying to locate Jarred Cole Watson in reference to two active warrants for his arrest.” the Department said on social media Thursday. “He is also a person of interest in a criminal mischief incident.”
Anyone with information on the investigation is urged to contact the Van Buren Police Department at (479) 474-1234.