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
June 12, 2025 CARLISLE, Ark. — The Arkansas State Police (ASP) has identified the suspect involved in the officer-involved shooting that occurred on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, as Felipe Millan-Gomez, 33, of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Millan-Gomez was wanted in connection with an armed carjacking and kidnapping that took place on Monday, June 9, 2025, in Manistee
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
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
June 11, 2025 BEE BRANCH, Ark. — On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, around 7:45 a.m., a 23-year-old man died as a result of injuries sustained during a high-speed pursuit in Van Buren County. Joey Vincent Simmons II, 23, of Memphis, was the subject of a BOLO for his involvement in armed robberies of convenience stores
June 10, 2025 MOUNT IDA, Ark. – On Saturday, June 7, 2025, Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) Special Agents arrested Billy Walden, 53, of Mount Ida, in connection with a recent death. On the same day as the arrest, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance from the ASP CID regarding a
June 10, 2025 WHITE HALL, Ark. — On June 9, 2025, Alax Alan Young, 35, a Level 2 sex offender from White Hall, was arrested by Arkansas State Police’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Special Agents along with assistance from Homeland Security Investigations and the White Hall Police Department. Young faces 13 felony counts related
June 9, 2025 VAN BUREN, Ark. — Twenty-First Judicial Prosecuting Attorney Kevin Holmes has determined that the use of deadly force by Arkansas State Police (ASP) Troopers was justified in the May 2025 shooting death of Austin Byrd, 27. The incident occurred on Friday, May 16, 2025, around 6:30 a.m., after ASP received a report
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
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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