J.W.'s News Update: Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Texarkana Arkansas Police have identified a suspect they allege held up a store over the weekend. 30 year old Johnny Hall is an escapee from a Mississippi Corrections Facility. He is described as a white male 6’ 3” tall around 175 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He has multiple tattoos on his neck and face.

It is unknown if the suspect is still in the Texarkana Area, but he was said to have been driving a black 2007 Honda Accord with a Mississippi license plates. He is believed to be accompanied by a white female using the name Jana Rhae, she is said to be around 5’6” and weighing 200 pounds.

Hall was serving time for theft and should not be approached as he has made threatening statements about not going back to prison. If you have any information phone Texarkana, Arkansas Police , 911, or Texarkana Area Crime Stoppers at (903) 793-stop.

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Arkansas Side police are asking for your help in finding a missing local woman. 41 year old Janice Lynn Wise-Roberts has not been seen by her family since Sunday Evening. She is described as white female, around 5’5”, 135 pounds, with dark hair and hazel eyes. If you know the whereabouts of Janice Lynn Wise-Roberts please call Texarkana, Arkansas Police at (903) 798-3154.

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Texarkana, Texas Police have identified the person killed in that one vehicle crash on Mall Drive near Summerhill Road. Authorities say 31 year old David Dewayne Ray died after he lost control of his vehicle, it struck a curb before leaving the roadway and striking a tree. A passenger in the car was injured and taken to a local hospital for treatment. The investigation into the accident is continuing today.

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In Sports: The Super Bowl Champion New York Giants are being honored today. A ticker tape parade through Manhatten, a rally at the steps of City Hall and a celebration event at the Meadowlands Stadium are being held.

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