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ARKANSAS STATE POLICE K9 GHOST HAS RECEIVED DONATION OF BODY ARMOR

June 12, 2025 Arkansas State Police, AR, K9 Ghost has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.  K9 Ghost’s vest was sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of K9 Gabo, Jonesboro, AR – EOW

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ASP REPORTS SHOOTING FATALITY ON I-40 NEAR CARLISLE

June 11, 2025 CARLISLE, Ark. — The Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Interstate 40 East, near the 180-mile marker about a mile west of Carlisle, at about 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2025. ASP Troopers and officers with the U.S. Marshals Service stopped the 33-year-old

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MOUNT IDA MURDER VICTIM IDENTIFIED

June 11, 2025 MOUNT IDA, Ark. — The victim in a Mount Ida murder has been identified as Kevin Smalling, 53, from Mount Ida. On Saturday, June 7, 2025, Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division Special Agents arrested Billy Walden, 53, of Mount Ida, in connection with Smalling’s death. Smalling’s remains were found near Walden’s property

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ASP CID INVESTIGATING MOUNT IDA DEATH, ARREST SUSPECT

AUTHORITIES ASK FOR PUBLIC’S HELP FINDING VEHICLE June 8, 2025 MOUNT IDA, Ark. – On Saturday, June 7, 2025, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance from the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) with a missing person’s case. When Special Agents arrived, they found evidence of foul play. A suspect was identified

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DPS BREAKS GROUND ON NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART CRIME LAB IN NORTH LITTLE ROCK

June 6, 2025 NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On June 6, 2025, the Arkansas Department of Public Safety (DPS) officially broke ground on a new, state-of-the-art Arkansas State Crime Laboratory (ASCL) in North Little Rock. This marks a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to modernize and expand its forensic science capabilities, better serving Arkansans. “The

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