JUNE 2, 2021 A suspect who had fled on foot from an Arkansas State Trooper was shot and died at the scene west of Hot Springs this afternoon. The shooting occurred after the suspect grabbed the trooper’s gun during a struggle in an attempt to overpower the trooper. At 12:34 PM a trooper
MAY 29, 2021 The Arkansas State Police is investigating a suspected homicide that has claimed the life of Washington County woman. The body of Amber Dunigan, 36, was discovered last night (Friday, May 28th) inside a parked vehicle alongside Arkansas Highway 16, not far from her home in the Wedington Woods community, west of Fayetteville.
MAY 25, 2021 Cody James Dimmett, 28, of Marietta, Georgia was taken into custody tonight following a six-hour search west of Forrest City near the Palestine community. Dimmett was arrested by law enforcement officers of the Arkansas State Police, St. Francis County Sheriff’s Department, FBI, Arkansas Game & Fish Commission and others who had participated
MAY 22, 2021 Chicot County authorities have requested the Arkansas State Police to investigate the use of deadly force by two local law enforcement officers. A sheriff’s deputy and a Dermott police officer directed gunfire at the driver of a stolen Lake Village Police Department patrol vehicle about 3:30 PM yesterday (Friday, May 21st). The
MAY 17, 2021 State and local law enforcement officers across Arkansas are sending a reminder. Drivers who aren’t already in the habit of using a seat belt need to start. Without it, drivers will be stopped and ticketed. Much worse, someone not buckled-up stands a greater chance of losing their life in a traffic crash.
MAY 13, 2021 Arkansas State Police Lieutenant Brad Lann was promoted to the rank of captain today during a meeting of the Arkansas State Police Commission. The recommendation for promotion was presented to the commissioners for their consideration and action by Colonel Bill Bryant, state police director. Captain Lann, 37, of Faulkner County is a
MAY 7, 2021 (UPDATED MAY 8, 2021) The Arkansas State Police is investigating the discovery of human remains off Interstate 40 (westbound) near Morgan at the 140 mile marker. The remains were discovered about 10:30 this morning (Friday, May 7th) and are believed to be those of a male. Special Agents of the
MAY 7, 2021 The Arkansas State Police is continuing its investigation today of a suspected homicide that occurred yesterday (Thursday, May 6th) at the Brinkley Housing Authority Office. Brinkley Police Department authorities have requested special agents of the state police Criminal Investigation Division to lead the investigation. Bernard Pearson, 33, of Brinkley was
MAY 5, 2021 The Arkansas State Police has been requested to lead an investigation into the death of a 73 year old Helena-West Helena woman. Special Agents of the state police Criminal Investigation Division have opened a homicide case after local police discovered the body of Genoria Mosby outside her home at 121 South 5th Street
MAY 3, 2021 Arkansas State Trooper James O. Ray has been named by the American Association of State Troopers as the Trooper of the Year – 2021, recognizing him for his selfless act of bravery that saved the lives of motorists traveling through western Arkansas along Interstate 40 last year. Trooper Ray, 24, of Franklin
