STATE TROOPER CHARGED IN ASSAULT CASE INVOLVING WEST MEMPHIS JUVENILE
Arkansas State Trooper Sammy D. Koons, 47, of West Memphis, reported to State Police Troop D Headquarters at Forrest City today where special agents of the Criminal Investigation Division issued him...
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DRUG TAKE-BACK BOX ADDED TO ATTORNEY GENERAL MOBILE OFFICE
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge today said that she is expanding the services offered at Attorney General Mobile Offices to include Prescription Drug Take Back boxes. Rutledge made the...
View ArticleSTATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES MAKE MONROE COUNTY ARRESTS
An eighteen month undercover operation resulted in the arrest of fifteen felony suspects residing in Monroe County today. All of the charges stem from law enforcement undercover purchases of illegal...
View ArticleSTATE POLICE SEEKING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE IN NEVADA COUNTY HIT AND RUN FATALITY
Arkansas State Troopers are asking for the assistance of anyone who may have information relating to a Nevada County pedestrian hit and run that left a Nevada County man dead. The body of James...
View ArticleSTATE POLICE INVESTIGATING OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING OUTSIDE MENA CONVENIENCE...
The Arkansas State Police is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred in Mena today. Special Agents of the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division were requested by...
View ArticleWESTERN REGION HIGHWAY PATROL COMMANDER SELECTED FOR PROMOTION; ASPC APPROVES...
Captain Forrest Marks, 45, of Hot Springs has been promoted to the rank of major. Marks will assume the administrative duties of Highway Patrol Division Commander for the Arkansas Western Region....
View ArticleAPRIL IS DISTRACTED DRIVING PREVENTION MONTH
Additional Information Contact: ASP Highway Safety Office – Ann Whitehead (501) 618-8133 – ann.whitehead@asp.arkansas.gov (LITTLE ROCK) – Arkansas is putting a renewed emphasis on education and...
View ArticleCOMMANDER SELECTED FOR TROOP K DUTIES, STATE POLICE COMMISSIONERS APPROVE TWO...
Lieutenant Ron Casey has been promoted to the rank of captain and will assume duties as commander of the department’s Arkansas State Police Highway Patrol Division, Troop K, headquartered at Hot...
View Article“CLICK IT OR TICKET” CAMPAIGN SCHEDUED: ARKANSAS LAW ENFORCEMENT...
(LITTLE ROCK) – Law enforcement agencies across Arkansas are once again preparing to step-up enforcement of the primary seat belt law. The “Click It or Ticket” enforcement operating plan covers a...
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TFC. BRANDON BENNETT NAMED TROOPER OF THE YEAR: CEREMONY HONORS OUTSTANDING...
(LITTLE ROCK) – Trooper First Class Brandon Bennett, a seven year veteran Arkansas State Trooper, assigned to Highway Patrol Division Troop C (Mississippi County), has been awarded the department’s...
View ArticleCID COMMANDER PROMOTION APPROVED BY ASPC
Lieutenant Mark Hollingsworth, 55, of Mountain Home, has been promoted to the rank of captain. Hollingsworth will assume the statewide administrative duties as commander of Arkansas State Police...
View ArticleARKANSAS POLICE OFFICERS AND DEPUTIES ON THE WATCH DURING JULY 4TH HOLIDAY;...
Additional Information Contact: Ann Whitehead - Highway Safety Office (501) 618-8133 – ann.whitehead@asp.arkansas.gov (LITTLE ROCK) – Every year Americans hit the road headed for destinations to...
View ArticleCRACKDOWN CAMPAIGN AIMED AT DRUNK DRIVING SET TO BEGIN BEFORE LABOR DAY
(LITTLE ROCK) – During the final days of summer leading up to the Labor Day weekend, Arkansas families and friends will come together for seasonal celebrations. It’s a dangerous time during this...
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LAW ENFORCEMENT TURNING TO VICTIM’S FRIENDS AND WITNESSES IN YEAR LONG MURDER...
It’s been one year since Keith Wilbert Jr. was murdered in the home where he and four roommates lived together in southwest Pine Bluff. Wilbert, 21, was shot when as many as three individuals entered...
View ArticleSTATE POLICE RECRUITS RECEIVE TROOPER COMMISSIONS IN GRADUATION CEREMONY
(LITTLE ROCK) – Thirty-two Arkansas State Police Trooper Recruits graduated tonight at the Arkansas State Capitol. The class members initially reported for training on May 8, 2016 and accumulated...
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STATE TROOPERS AMONG THOSE HONORED AT AG LAW ENFORCEMENT SUMMIT
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge honored more than seventy law enforcement officers today for their service within the past. The awards were presented at the 14th Annual Law Enforcement...
View ArticleTROOP COMMANDER PROMOTIONS IN FORT SMITH AND HOPE APPROVED; COMMISSION OK’S...
Lieutenants Brady Gore and Jason Aaron were promoted to the rank of captain today during a meeting of the Arkansas State Police Commission. Gore will assume command authority over Highway Patrol...
View ArticleSTATE POLICE INVESTIGATING NEVADA COUNTY HIT AND RUN FATALITY
Crystal Davis, 42, of Rosston (Nevada County) died last night after she was apparently struck and killed by a vehicle that fled the crash scene. Arkansas State Troopers responded to a location along...
View ArticleARKANSAS LAW ENFORCEMENT: “GET THERE SAFELY – WEAR A SEAT BELT” -...
Additional Information Contact: ASP Highway Safety Office – Ann Whitehead (501) 618-8133 – ann.whitehead@asp.arkansas.gov (LITTLE ROCK) – Arkansans are expected to get an early start on their...
View ArticleSTATE POLICE REQUESTED TO INVESTIGATE POPE COUNTY OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING
The Pope County Sheriff’s Department has requested the Arkansas State Police to investigate a shooting incident involving deputies and a local resident. At approximately 3:10 PM sheriff’s deputies...
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