On Wednesday, May 14th, 2025 at about 2:58pm, officers with the Hope Police Department  arrested Michael Donaldson, 28 of Washington, AR, in the 1700 block of East 3rd Street. Mr.  Donaldson was charged with Theft of Property over $1,000 and held at the Hempstead County  Detention Facility awaiting a first court appearance.  

On Saturday, May 17th, 2025 at about 10:29pm, officers with the Hope Police Department  arrested Eric Easterling, 40 of Hope, AR in the 1600 block of South Main Street. Mr. Easterling  was charged with Arson and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Mr. Easterling was transported to the Hempstead County Detention Facility and held for a first court appearance.