Jackson · Lawrence · Randolph · Sharp

Justice and public safety for Northeast Arkansas

The Prosecuting Attorney represents the State of Arkansas in criminal cases across the four counties of the Third Judicial District.

Prosecuting Attorney Devon Holder
Prosecuting Attorney Devon Holder
District Headquarters P.O. Box 677, Pocahontas, AR 72455 (870) 609-1914 DevonHolderAttorney@yahoo.com
District Administrative Assistant Eugenia Ingram EugeniaIngram3jd@gmail.com

Need to report a crime? Contact your local law enforcement agency directly — in an emergency, call 911. Reporting to our office could make us a witness, and we cannot prosecute a case in which we are a necessary witness.

How can we help?

Who handles my case?Find the right deputy prosecutor by county and case type. Look up a court fileSearch Arkansas Court Connect by defendant name and county. Victim & witness servicesVictim advocates, hotlines, reparations and restitution. Track an offenderGet custody-status alerts through VINELink, 24/7.

Who handles my case?

Answer two or three questions to find the right person to contact. If you have an attorney, please contact your attorney instead.

1. Which county is the case in?
2. What type of case is it?
3. Which agency wrote the ticket or made the arrest?
3. Which agency wrote the ticket or made the arrest?
Your contact will appear hereJuvenile matters can only be discussed with the parties to the case (parents or legal guardians of the minor) and their attorney of record.
ContactAnaicka Ortiz-ReedDeputy Prosecutor · Juvenile Courtortizreed.dpa@gmail.com

By law, we can only discuss juvenile matters with the parties to the case (parents/legal guardians of the minor) and their attorney of record.

ContactKeith ChrestmanDeputy Prosecuting Attorney(870) 202-1261ProsecutorChrestman@gmail.com
ContactRandolph County OfficeMain office line(870) 202-1261

Ask the office which deputy prosecutor is assigned to your revocation.

ContactJoe GriderPocahontas City Attorney(870) 892-2521Joe.Grider@arkansas.gov
ContactDax GreerDeputy Prosecuting Attorney(870) 378-6909dax3jd@gmail.com

Texting is welcome at this number.

ContactVickie HembreyAdministrative Assistant(870) 523-6761Vickie.Hembrey@arkansas.gov

Ask which deputy prosecutor has been assigned to your case.

ContactJackson County OfficeMain office line(870) 523-6761

Ask the office which deputy prosecutor is assigned to your revocation.

ContactJay ScurlockDeputy Prosecuting Attorney(870) 523-6761Jayscurlockdpa@gmail.com

If the Newport Police Department wrote the ticket or made the arrest, contact Newport City Attorney John Pettie.

ContactJay ScurlockDeputy Prosecuting Attorney(870) 886-1130jayscurlockdpa@gmail.com
ContactJoe GriderDeputy Prosecuting Attorney(870) 886-1130Joe.Grider@arkansas.gov
ContactRyan CooperCity Attorney · Walnut Ridge, Hoxie, Black Rockryancooperdeputyprosecutor@gmail.com
ContactDax GreerDeputy Prosecuting Attorney(870) 378-6909dax3jd@gmail.com

Texting is welcome at this number.

ContactJoe GriderDeputy Prosecuting Attorney(870) 994-3286Joe.Grider@arkansas.gov
ContactMatthew WillardDeputy Prosecuting Attorney(870) 994-3286Sharpco.dpa@gmail.com

County deputy prosecutor offices

Each county has its own office, staff and victim advocate.

Randolph County

207 U.S. 67, Pocahontas, AR 72455 · Old Waterworks BuildingPhysical location & mailing address
Main office line(870) 202-1261
Deputy Prosecutor · FeloniesKeith Chrestman(870) 202-1261ProsecutorChrestman@gmail.com
Deputy Prosecutor · MisdemeanorsDax Greer(870) 378-6909 · texts OKdax3jd@gmail.com
Victim AdvocateTonya Foster(870) 202-1256tfosterva3rdjd@gmail.com
Administrative AssistantAshley Stover(870) 202-1261AStover3rdJudicial@gmail.com
Who to contact Felonies: DPA Keith Chrestman Misdemeanors not involving Pocahontas PD: DPA Dax Greer Misdemeanors involving Pocahontas PD: City Attorney Joe Grider, (870) 892-2521, Joe.Grider@arkansas.gov

Jackson County

208 Main Street, Newport, AR 72112 · Courthouse, Third FloorPhysical location & mailing address
Main office line — all Jackson County(870) 523-6761
Deputy ProsecutorColbie HarssonColbieHarssondpa@gmail.com
Deputy ProsecutorEthan WeeksEthan.Weeks@arkansas.gov
Deputy Prosecutor · MisdemeanorsJay ScurlockJayscurlockdpa@gmail.com
Victim AdvocateKera Scudamorejaco.vicadv@gmail.com
Administrative AssistantsVickie Hembrey · Hannah FrancisVickie.Hembrey@arkansas.govHannah.Francis@arkansas.gov
Who to contact Felonies: ask Vickie Hembrey which DPA has been assigned the case Misdemeanors not involving Newport PD: DPA Jay Scurlock Misdemeanors involving Newport PD: Newport City Attorney John Pettie

Lawrence County

113 West Main Street, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476Physical location & mailing address
Office line(870) 886-1130
Deputy Prosecutor · FeloniesJay Scurlock(870) 886-1130jayscurlockdpa@gmail.com
Deputy Prosecutor · MisdemeanorsDax Greer(870) 378-6909 · texts OKdax3jd@gmail.com
Victim Advocate & Prosecutor AssistantAmber Hayes(870) 886-1130ahayesvocalawco@gmail.com
Administrative AssistantKaitlan Holladay(870) 886-1130lawrencecountydpa@gmail.com
Who to contact Felonies: DPA Jay Scurlock Felony revocations: DPA Joe Grider Misdemeanors not involving Walnut Ridge, Hoxie or Black Rock PD: DPA Dax Greer Misdemeanors involving Walnut Ridge, Hoxie or Black Rock PD: City Attorney Ryan Cooper, ryancooperdeputyprosecutor@gmail.com

Sharp County

718 Ash Flat Drive, Ash Flat, AR 72513 · Next to the CourthouseMailing: P.O. Box 427, Ash Flat, AR 72513
Main office line — all Sharp County(870) 994-3286
Deputy Prosecutor · FeloniesJoe GriderJoe.Grider@arkansas.gov
Deputy Prosecutor · Revocations & MisdemeanorsMatthew WillardSharpco.dpa@gmail.com
Victim AdvocateShannan Hobbsshannanhobbs.thirdjudicial@gmail.com
Administrative AssistantAshley MillsAshley.Mills@arkansas.gov
Who to contact Felonies: DPA Joe Grider Felony revocations and misdemeanors: DPA Matthew Willard

Juvenile Court — all four counties

By law, the prosecutor’s office cannot discuss juvenile matters with anyone other than the parties to the case (parents/legal guardians of the minors) and their attorney of record.

Deputy ProsecutorAnaicka Ortiz-Reed ortizreed.dpa@gmail.com

Frequently asked questions

May I see the court file for my case?

Yes. Go to Arkansas Court Connect. Type in the name of the defendant and the county where the offense occurred, and you’ll find the case file.

I am a victim. Can I have my case dropped?

The decision to drop the case is up to us, but your input is a serious factor in our decision. Justice and public safety will be our primary concern.

I need to report a crime that I want you to prosecute. Do I call you?

You should report crimes directly to law enforcement. If it is an emergency, call 911. Reporting the case to us directly could make us a witness to the case. We cannot prosecute a case if we are a necessary witness.

I am a defendant. Can I call and talk to a Deputy Prosecutor?

Not if you are represented by an attorney. If you have an attorney, we are ethically required to speak to your attorney. If it is a misdemeanor or traffic case, and you do not have an attorney, we may speak with you.

When is my court date?

If you have an attorney, you must ask him or her. If you do not have an attorney, contact the district clerk’s office in the county where your case is to find out your next court date.

Support for victims

Every county office has a victim advocate who can help you through the process, including requests for restitution.

All victim resources
Arkansas State Police Child Abuse Hotline(800) 482-5964
Arkansas Coalition Against Sexual Assault · RAINN Hotline(800) 656-4673
Domestic violence sheltersFind a shelter
Offender custody status (VINELink)Sign up for alerts
District HeadquartersP.O. Box 677Pocahontas, AR 72455(870) 609-1914
Randolph County207 U.S. 67, Pocahontas(870) 202-1261Jackson County208 Main St., Newport(870) 523-6761
Lawrence County113 W. Main St., Walnut Ridge(870) 886-1130Sharp County718 Ash Flat Dr., Ash Flat(870) 994-3286
Helpful linksArkansas Court ConnectVINELinkArkansas Coalition Against Domestic ViolenceCrime Victims Reparations
© Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Third Judicial District of ArkansasThis site provides general information and is not legal advice.