August 31, 2026 HARDY, Ark. — A joint investigation led by the Arkansas State Police (ASP) has resulted in the conviction of former Hardy Police Chief Scott Rose, 48. On Friday, August 28, 2026, a Sharp County jury found Rose guilty of Second-Degree Sexual Assault and Knowingly Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor. The convictions stem
August 31, 2026 HUNTSVILLE, Ark. — On Friday, August 28, 2026, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) requested assistance from the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) with a death investigation. On that date, MCSO deputies responded around 4:15 a.m. to a reported shooting in the 200 block of Madison County Road 2361.
August 31, 2026 BURDETTE, Ark. — On Thursday, August 27, 2026, at around 3 p.m., an Arkansas State Police (ASP) Trooper stopped a blue Chevrolet Equinox for a traffic violation on Interstate 55 near the 56-mile marker. During the stop, the Trooper attempted to take the driver, Pedro Gonzalez, 36, of Luxora, into custody due
August 28, 2026 OZARK, Ark. — Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) are investigating the death of a Franklin County man following an incident in the Jethro community north of Ozark. On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) responded to a 911 call reporting a
August 28, 2026 EMMET, Ark. — The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division (ASP CID) has arrested a Hempstead County man following a joint investigation into the severe abuse of a 4-year-old girl. James Richard Ivey, 33, was arrested August 28, 2026, by Hempstead County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), U.S. Marshals Service and ASP CID Special Agents.
August 26, 2026 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas State Police (ASP), working alongside state, federal, and local partners, safely recovered or located eight missing and endangered children during Operation HOPE, a multi-day coordinated effort centered on children reported missing from foster care and other high-risk circumstances. The operation began Tuesday, Aug. 18, and involved ASP;
August 24, 2026 NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas Division of Emergency Management has appointed John Hogue as the next State Fire Marshal, bringing 32 years of specialized experience in fire, explosion, and hazardous materials investigations to the role. His extensive investigative background, statewide operational experience, and nationally recognized certifications make him uniquely qualified
August 23, 2026 MONTICELLO, Ark. — Arkansas State Police (ASP) Corporal John M. Parker, 45, of Camden, resigned August 23, 2026. ASP Troopers arrested Paker on August 21, 2026, following a single-vehicle wreck he had on duty and in his ASP vehicle. Standardized Field Sobriety Tests conducted by ASP indicated impairment, and Parker was charged with Driving
August 22, 2026 MONTICELLO, Ark. — Arkansas State Police (ASP) Corporal John M. Parker was arrested on August 21, 2026, after a single-vehicle wreck he had on duty and in his ASP vehicle. The wreck occurred at about 7:30 p.m. on U.S. Highway 278 near Monticello. Parker was not injured. Parker, 45, of Camden, was charged
August 19, 2026 ATLANTA — Arkansas State Police (ASP) Cpl. Chris Short has been named 2025 Officer of the Year by the Motor Vehicle Criminal Interdiction (MVCI) Association. He received the award earlier this month, during the annual MVCI Association Conference in Atlanta. The award recognizes a sworn, full-time law enforcement officer who demonstrates excellence, professionalism,
