Murder suspect in police custody

According to a release from the Blytheville Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division, homicide suspect Derrick Grant surrendered himself to detectives at approximately 10 a.m. today (Thursday).

Grant was wanted in connection with Monday night's shooting death of 47-year-old Ralph Reno.

Grant will be arraigned in Blytheville District Court on Monday on a charge of first-degree murder.

Capt. Scott Adams of the CID said his department commends the community for assisting with information which led to the arrest.

sharris@blythevillecourier.com