Christopher Weston, 37, was taken into custody by Arkansas State Police Special Agents and Johnson County Sheriff’s Deputies last night in connection with a June 2016 homicide.  He is charged with murder (1st degree).   Weston’s arrest follows a six-month long investigation into the death of Ricky Partin whose body was discovered in a

An independent law enforcement investigation of an October 10, 2016 motor vehicle crash that left two people dead and an Arkansas State Trooper seriously injured has been completed.  Terri Harris, 18th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney, who reviewed the investigation, advised state police commanders today that no criminal charges will be filed in connection with the

UPDATE: Joseph Garcia, 33, of Collinsville, Mississippi has been identified as the individual who died in an officer involved shooting yesterday (Sunday, December 25, 2016) south of Batesville.   __________________________________________ ORIGINAL NEWS RELEASE: December 25th, 2016   The Arkansas State Police is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred today (Sunday, December 25, 2016) in Independence

Additional Information Contact: ASP Highway Safety Office – Ann Whitehead (501) 618-8133 – [email protected]   (LITTLE ROCK) – State and local law enforcement officers are increasing their patrol activity aimed at impaired drivers.  Beginning Friday (December 16th) Arkansas State Troopers, along with city and county agencies, will join in the national “Drive Sober of Get

     Quinton Phillips, 83, of Dover has been identified as the individual who died last night after he reportedly fired a rifle at local law enforcement officers.    At approximately 3:10 PM yesterday (Thursday, December 2nd) Pope County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a call of an armed disturbance located in the Dover community.   On

  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 responded to a call of an armed disturbance in the Dover community located at 2213 Morgan Road.   On their arrival the deputies were confronted

Additional Information Contact: ASP Highway Safety Office – Ann Whitehead (501) 618-8133 – [email protected]     (LITTLE ROCK) – Arkansans are expected to get an early start on their Thanksgiving holiday travel plans.  Beginning Monday (November 21st), Arkansas State Troopers will team-up with law enforcement officers from local and state agencies to make sure drivers are

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 Arkansas Highway 200, two miles east of Rosston, about 10:45 Tuesday night to begin their investigation.   Special Agents of the state

  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 Division Troop G, headquartered at Hope and Aaron will command Highway Patrol Division, Troop H, headquartered at Fort Smith.   The promotions were

  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 Summit at Camp Robinson where approximately 600 law enforcement officers from across Arkansas were in attendance.   Among those receiving special recognition was Arkansas State