April 20, 2026 JUDSONIA, Ark. — Arkansas State Police (ASP) Troopers seized approximately six kilograms of suspected cocaine during a traffic stop Sunday morning on Interstate 57 in White County. Around 9:30 a.m., a Trooper initiated a stop on a Chevrolet Silverado near mile-marker 48 for a traffic violation. Troopers searched the vehicle and located
April 20, 2026 IZARD COUNTY, Ark. — The Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) has opened an investigation into an officer‑involved shooting death at the request of the Izard County Sheriff’s Office. On Saturday, April 18, 2026, around 9:45 a.m., Izard County dispatch received a report of a disturbance involving someone reportedly armed with a
April 20, 2026 The Arkansas State Police will hold its annual Memorial Service on May 6, 2026, to honor fallen Troopers who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving the State of Arkansas. This event precedes National Police Week, which takes place from May 10-16, 2026. During the ceremony, ASP Troopers and personnel will gather to remember
April 17, 2026 WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — At approximately 2 a.m. on Friday, April 17, 2026, the Arkansas State Police (ASP) was notified that a stolen Memphis Fire Department ambulance was traveling westbound on Interstate 40 and entering Arkansas. Troopers located the vehicle on Ingram Boulevard near Baron Avenue in West Memphis. Officers with the West Memphis
April 16, 2026 WYNNE, Ark. — Edward Lampkin Jr., 36, has been taken into custody and charged with First-Degree Murder in connection to the Tuesday homicide of a Wynne man. Lampkin was arrested at about 8:45 p.m. in the Forrest Park Cemetery in Forrest City by Arkansas State Police (ASP) Special Agents, U.S. Marshals Task Force members,
April 16, 2026 WYNNE, Ark. — Arkansas State Police (ASP) is seeking help from the public in locating Edward Lampkin Jr., 36, who is wanted in the Tuesday homicide of another Wynne man. The ASP Criminal Investigation Division (CID) initiated a homicide investigation at the request of the Wynne Police Department (WPD) following a fatal shooting that
April 15, 2026 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training met today to review multiple officer decertification requests and other agenda items to be considered during future hearings. A summary of the Commission’s decisions from the proceedings is outlined below. Officers with uncontested hearings who were unanimously voted to be decertified
April 15, 2026 WYNNE, Ark. — The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division (CID) has initiated a homicide investigation at the request of the Wynne Police Department (WPD) following a fatal shooting that occurred Tuesday, April 14, 2026. At approximately 11:50 a.m., WPD received multiple 911 calls reporting a shooting at the intersection of C Street
April 14, 2026 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas State Police (ASP) is alerting the public to a recent scam in which callers falsely claim to be officers with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. Several Arkansas residents have reported receiving calls from individuals identifying themselves as “Officer Jackson” with ICAC and demanding
April 13, 2026 TEXARKANA, Ark. — The Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is investigating an officer‑involved shooting that occurred Sunday evening, April 12, 2026, east of Texarkana. At approximately 6:15 p.m., an ASP Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a GMC SUV traveling on State Highway 296. Prior to the stop, the Trooper
