The Arkansas State Police has identified James Edward Blackmon, 35, of St. Louis, Missouri, as the individual who was fatally wounded last night (Monday, July 30, 2018) in a gunfight with two Arkansas State Troopers and a Mississippi County Deputy. ORIGINAL RELEASE: INVESTIGATION CONTINUES IN ARKANSAS STATE POLICE SHOOTING JULY 31, 2018
Thirty-eight Arkansas State Police Trooper Recruits graduated tonight and will begin their careers patrolling state highways within the department’s Highway Patrol Division. The graduation ceremony was held at Pleasant Valley Country Club, Little Rock. The recruits reported to the Arkansas State Police Training Academy in Little Rock on February 25, 2018 and during the past
Additional Information Contact: ASP Highway Safety Office – Ann Whitehead (501) 618-8133 – [email protected] (LITTLE ROCK) – Arkansas law enforcement officers will launch a concentrated week-long speed enforcement plan next week. The operation will be promoted across the state using the message headline, “Obey the Sign or Pay the Fine”. The intensified
The ASCL is discontinuing certain services as of August 1, 2018. Increasing numbers of case submissions and increasing turn-around times have necessitated these changes, which are designed to free up resources while having a minimal impact on cases. On August 1, the lab will no longer perform: Quantitation (percent purity) of controlled substances Analysis of:
A state police investigation of an overnight officer involved shooting incident in Russellville is continuing today. The investigation will be submitted to the Pope County Prosecuting Attorney to determine if the shooting was consistent with Arkansas laws, specifically the use of deadly force by a law enforcement officer. Joshua Cartwright, 36, of Russellville
Arkansas State Troopers assigned to the department’s Highway Patrol Division and Criminal Investigation Division are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash sixteen miles west of Forrest City (St. Francis County). The 44 year-old man killed in the crash was a suspect who had earlier fled from state troopers during a Lonoke County traffic stop.
(LITTLE ROCK) – Trooper Levi Fleming, 26, of Brinkley, was presented the prestigious Arkansas State Trooper of the Year Award today during the annual state police awards ceremony. Trooper Fleming was among a group of more than 30 Arkansas State Police personnel recognized today for cumulative work or assignments involving particular incidents during
The Summer Crime Lab News is out now! This issue includes a focus on increased drug submissions and the Toxicology section, as well as new employees, updated turn-around times, and training opportunities. If there’s something you think we should cover in the next edition, please tell us on our survey! You can download the pdf of the
Authorities of the West Memphis Police Department have requested the assistance of the Arkansas State Police in the investigation of an officer involved shooting that occurred late this afternoon (Monday, May 21st) along Interstate 40 west of Memphis. At approximately 5 PM, officers of the West Memphis Police Department attempted to stop of
(LITTLE ROCK) – Arkansas State Troopers and other participating Arkansas law enforcement officers will join officers in six states next week in a coordinated Click It or Ticket/Border to Border enforcement operation. The plan is aimed at motor vehicle drivers and passengers who are in violation of state seat belt laws. The two-week
