HOPE – On Tuesday, October 20th, 2026, at 2:30pm, officers with the Hope Police Department arrested
Shawn Blocker, 25 of Hope, AR in the 300 block of South Washington Street. Mr. Blocker was
charged with Theft of Property and Breaking or Entering. Mr. Blocker was transported to the
Hempstead County Detention Facility and held pending a first court appearance.
On Friday, October 23rd, 2026, at 9:45am, detectives with the Hope Police Department arrested
Allen White Jr, 35 of Hope, AR in the 300 block of South Washington Street. Mr. White was
charged with Criminal Mischief 1st Degree and Arson. Mr. White was transported to the
Hempstead County Detention Facility and held pending a first court appearance.