Message From The Sheriff
MESSAGE FROM SHERIFF
SHANE JONES  ( read )
Phone:
Emergency: 911
24 Hrs Non-Emergency:
479-968-2558
Detention Center:
479-968-5599
Crime Tips:
479-968-6545
Address:
#3 Emergency Lane
Russellville, AR 72802
Administrative Office Hours:
8:00am - 4:30pm M-F
03/10/2022

Structure Fire Victims Identified

Sheriff Shane Jones has released the name of the victims of a fatal structure fire on March 8, 2022 in Pope County as 69-year-old Herman Ahrens and 66-year-old Kathryn Ahrens of Lamar (in Pope County).

On March 8, 2022, Pope County Sheriff's Deputies responded with rural fire departments to a structure fire in the 400 block of Diamond Place. Upon arrival, emergency personnel discovered a fully involved structure and were notified by family members on scene that 2 individuals were possibly inside the residence. After the responding fire departments extinguished the fire, it was discovered that the 2 individuals were deceased inside the home. Pope County Investigators responded to the scene to investigate the origin of the fire and notify family members. 

Sheriff Jones would like to offer his condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ahrens during this difficult time.