Skip to Main Content

JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE PREPARES FOR 10TH ANNUAL SHERIFF FUN DAY

06/09/2016

11x17-Flyer-2.jpg

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MEDIA CONTACT

Major Lafayette Woods, Jr.

Operation Commander/Public Information Officer

870.541.5351-OFFICE/870.329.5652-CELL

Email: lafayette.woods@jeffcoso.org

SHERIFF’S OFFICE PREPARES FOR 10TH ANNUAL “SHERIFF’S FUN DAY”: Jefferson County, Arkansas – June 9, 2016 – On Saturday, June 11, 2016 beginning at 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting its 10th Annual Sheriff’s Fun Day Event at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Park located at 809 N. Haverty Street in Pine Bluff, AR.  Last year’s event was a success and the effects on our youth were far reaching; drawing hundreds to a day filled with free food, fun, entertainment, and giveaways.

The mission of Sheriff’s Fun Day over which Sheriff Gerald Robinson oversees is to “work to encourage the quality of life and positive development of capable youth by promoting a drug free way of life through education and prevention activities.  Sheriff Robinson believes that all children and families should have equal access to all age–appropriate activities.  Sheriff’s Fun Day will provide a safe and drug free environment where all children and families experience caring and encouragement.  “The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is committed to positively impacting the lives of all youth to include those who are underprivileged.”            

 

The public is invited and encouraged to attend this year’s Sheriff’s Fun Day, where activities will include but are not limited to the following:

 

  • Fishing Derby sponsored in part by the Jefferson County Soil & Conservation District along with the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission *BRING YOUR OWN POLE (Bait will be provided)
  • Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Drug Detection/Suspect Apprehension Demo
  • Special appearance by Disney’s Mickey and Minnie Mouse as well as other characters.
  • Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services “Fire Safety House”
  • Special Appearance by Pafford Air One Bravo, a helicopter ambulance
  • Live Petting Zoo & Horseback Rides
  • Amusement Rides & Bounce Houses
  • Dozens of Prize Giveaways