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State Police Investigating Fatal Marmaduke Shooting

   Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred at approximately 10:00 this morning (Friday, August 4th, 2017) at the Valero gas station located at 11402 US Highway 49 in the city of Marmaduke.     Marmaduke Police Officers responded to a disturbance call at the gas

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Death Scene Investigation Underway In Logan County

  The decomposed body of a female was discovered earlier today at 703 Delaware Bay Road northwest of Dardanelle near the Yell and Logan County line.   A request was received this afternoon from authorities within the Logan County Sheriff’s Department requesting assistance of Special Agents of the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division.  The

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Teen Dies Following Officer Involved Shooting At Marion

A teenager wounded outside an emergency shelter for juveniles yesterday (Tuesday, July 25, 2017) died at a Memphis hospital overnight. The name of the juvenile will be released later today once the Arkansas State Police can confirm all immediate family members have been notified.   Special Agents of the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division

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Construction Underway On New State Police Warren Headquarters

(WARREN) “Governor Asa Hutchinson and commanders of the Arkansas State Police, along with state police commissioners, broke ground today signaling construction to begin on a new $2.8-million dollar troop headquarters. “Seventy-four years ago in Warren, the Arkansas State Police built a headquarters building that we now know as Troop F Headquarters. It was one of

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Law Enforcement Officers In Six States Ready To Crackdown On Speeding Violators – Arkansas Police Say, Obey The Sign Or Pay The Fine

       Additional Information Contact: ASP Highway Safety Office – Ann Whitehead (501) 618-8133 –  ann.whitehead@asp.arkansas.gov   (LITTLE ROCK) – Law enforcement authorities in Arkansas and in five other states will concentrate their patrol assignments on speeding violations during the coming weekend (July 21 – July 23, 2017).    “Obey the sign or pay

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Cid Major Among Three Promotions Approved By Aspc

  (LITTLE ROCK) – Captain Mark Hollingsworth, 56, of North Little Rock was promoted to the rank of major today.  He is a thirty-one year veteran of the Arkansas State Police.   The nomination for promotion was presented for consideration to the Arkansas State Police Commission today by Colonel Bill Bryant, state police director.  The

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Fireworks Safety!

There are 2 times as many fires reported on Independence Day than on any other day. 50% of those are from fireworks! Have a safe holiday! #FireworksSafety

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Arkansas State Fire Convention

Proud to have been at the Arkansas State Fire Convention in Hot Springs for the last two days. We met a lot of the men & women who serve our state every day and we were happy to get a chance to speak with them. Just as a reminder goto GRANTS for grant applications.

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