James Addison Rorex, III, 37 years old of Norfork, has been arrested following an investigation into an incident that occurred Feb. 28. At approximately 9:05 p.m. on Feb. 28, the Sheriff's Office responded to an address on Mercedes Loop in Salesville, Arkansas regarding a neighbor who heard gunshots.  While deputies were enroute to the location,…

The Mountain Home Post Office made a report to the Sheriff's Office that multiple mail boxes in the area of Buford Road, State Hwy 201 S, and Baxter CR 612 were found open by mail carriers.  Articles of mail had been left scattered on the ground.  This occurred between mail delivery on January 17th and…

The Baxter County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for the position of Reserve (Auxiliary) Deputy Sheriff.  These are unpaid, volunteer positions.  Reserve Deputies assist the Sheriff's Office in many different capacities.  These include assisting deputies on patrol, assisting with court bailiff and court security work at the Courts Complex, transporting inmates and arrestees, serving…