EXPLOSION CLAIMS LIFE OF TRUCK DRIVER
Remains of an individual suspected to be those of Randall McDougal, 63, of El Dorado, have been recovered from the site of an explosion that occurred earlier today along U.S. Highway 278 west of...
View ArticleOFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING IN OSCEOLA: ASP/CID INVESTIGATING INCIDENT
Pete Denzel Edward, 24, of Osceola, was critically wounded this morning stemming from a law enforcement officer involved shooting. The incident occurred about 12:40 AM near the 400 block of Sims...
View ArticleBLYTHEVILLE OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING BEING INVESTIGATED BY ASP-CID
The Arkansas State Police is investigating an overnight officer involved shooting incident that resulted in the death of Marzues Scott, 35, of Blytheville. Authorities within the Blytheville Police...
View ArticleTEXTING DRIVERS BEWARE: U DRIVE – U TEXT – YOU PAY
(LITTLE ROCK) – Distracted driving continues to be one of the leading causes of motor vehicle crashes across the nation’s roadways. The Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office is working with...
View ArticleOVERNIGHT HELENA OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING UNDER ASP INVESTIGATION
Special Agents of the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division were contacted at 1:38 AM today by authorities within the Helena-West Helena Police Department. A request was made for the...
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SPRINGDALE CHILD REPORTED MISSING
The Springdale Police Department has requested the Arkansas State Police to assist in the search for a missing child. Kella Jeban, 9, last seen at 317 Berry Street, Springdale, failed to return...
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UPDATE: MISSING CHILD LOCATED & SAFE
UPDATED INFORMATION: Missing Springdale child located and reported to be safe. News media inquiries should be directed to the Springdale Police Department. The Springdale Police Department has...
View Article“DRIVE HIGH – GET A DWI”: ARKANSAS JOINS REGIONAL ENFORCEMENT PLAN...
Law enforcement agencies across six states will increase patrol officer presence on roads and highways beginning later this week as part of a regional plan aimed to reduce incidents of drug impaired...
View ArticleSTATE POLICE TO INVESTIGATE FORT SMITH IN-CUSTODY DEATH
The Arkansas State Police is investigating the death of Darrell K. Hays, II, 51, of Fort Smith. Hays died earlier today at the Sebastian County Detention Center in Fort Smith while being booked into...
View ArticleARKANSAS LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS PREPARED TO SEND A CLEAR MESSAGE TO...
As Arkansas families begin to make plans for summertime road trips and vacations, law enforcement officers are urging motorists to obey the law and buckle their seat belts. Beginning next week...
View ArticleNORTHEAST ARKANSAS STATE TROOPERS SHARE TOP HONOR, OTHERS RECOGNIZED AT...
(LITTLE ROCK) – Corporals Rockey Rapert of Harrisburg and Brandon Bennett of Blytheville were presented the prestigious Arkansas State Trooper of the Year Award today during the annual state police...
View ArticleROBBERY SUSPECT FLEES, WOUNDED IN EXCHANGE OF GUNFIRE WITH STATE POLICE
A man believed to reside in Springdale was wounded in an exchange of gunfire with Arkansas State Troopers today during a pursuit and brief armed standoff along the northbound lanes of Interstate 49....
View ArticleSHERIFF’S DEPUTIES INVOLVED IN SHOOTING; STATE POLICE CID ASKED TO INVESTIGATE
William James Beck, 41, of Shirley (Van Buren County) died Sunday evening (June 9, 2019) during a reported exchange of gunfire with Van Buren County Sheriff’s Deputies. Authorities within the Van...
View ArticleARREST IN LINDA COLLINS-SMITH HOMICIDE
Special Agents of the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division and Deputies of the Randolph County Sheriff’s Department, in coordination with the Third Judicial District Prosecuting...
View ArticleJULY 4th HOLIDAY DRIVERS BEWARE: “DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER”
Additional Information Contact: Highway Safety Office – Ann Whitehead (501) 618-8133 – ann.whitehead@asp.arkansas.gov (LITTLE ROCK) – Celebrating the Fourth of July typically means travel plans...
View Article“OBEY THE SIGN OR PAY THE FINE”: ADDED LAW ENFORCEMENT PRESENCE AND...
(LITTLE ROCK) – Arkansas law enforcement officers will be working overtime shifts and regular patrols committed to the assignment of making state highways and streets safer by stopping drivers who...
View ArticleGRADUATING TROOPERS HEADED TO ASSIGNMENTS ACROSS ARKANSAS
(LITTLE ROCK) - Thirty-six Arkansas State Police Trooper Recruits have graduated tonight and will arrive in the coming days at their new assignments within the department’s Highway Patrol Division....
View ArticleNEW NORTHWEST ARKANSAS DRIVER LICENSE TESTING SITE READIED FOR AUGUST 19TH...
Driver license testing locations in Benton and Washington Counties are about to change. Beginning Monday, August 19th, the new Arkansas State Police driver license testing office at 1120 West...
View ArticleSTATE POLICE INVESTIGATING OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING
The Arkansas State Police is investigating the use of deadly force by state troopers last night at a residence off Arkansas Highway 9, south of Clinton in Van Buren County. William Lloyd Jones, 49,...
View ArticleSTATE POLICE STATEMENT ON SOCIAL MEDIA POSTINGS RELATED TO SCHOOL THREAT
The Arkansas State Police has been in close contact in recent days with the Federal Bureau of Investigation attemping to identify the source of an alleged threat of gun violence at an undisclosed...
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