Lieutenant Ron Casey has been promoted to the rank of captain and will assume duties as commander of the department’s Arkansas State Police Highway Patrol Division, Troop K, headquartered at Hot Springs.   The recommendation for promotion was among three submitted to the state police commission today for consideration by Colonel Bill Bryant, state police

Additional Information Contact: ASP Highway Safety Office – Ann Whitehead (501) 618-8133  –  [email protected]     (LITTLE ROCK) – Arkansas is putting a renewed emphasis on education and enforcement of the state’s distracted driving laws.  Highway Safety authorities are joining national operations intended to stop distracted driving.   Law enforcement agencies across the state have

  Captain Forrest Marks, 45, of Hot Springs has been promoted to the rank of major.  Marks will assume the administrative duties of Highway Patrol Division Commander for the Arkansas Western Region.  The recommendation for promotion was presented to the State Police Commission today by Colonel Bill Bryant, Director of the Arkansas State Police.  

  The Arkansas State Police is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred in Mena today.  Special Agents of the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division were requested by local law enforcement authorities to investigate the use of deadly force by a Mena Police Officer.   At approximately 12:00 (noon) a Mena Police officer approached

  Arkansas State Troopers are asking for the assistance of anyone who may have information relating to a Nevada County pedestrian hit and run that left a Nevada County man dead.   The body of James Matthew Langston, 23, of Rosston was discovered Sunday morning (January 31, 2016) about 4:30 AM.  An ongoing investigation leads

  An eighteen month undercover operation resulted in the arrest of fifteen felony suspects residing in Monroe County today.  All of the charges stem from law enforcement undercover purchases of illegal narcotics.   The arrests were made by Arkansas State Troopers, Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputies, Brinkley Police Officers, Clarendon Police Officers, 1st Judicial District Drug

  Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge today said that she is expanding the services offered at Attorney General Mobile Offices to include Prescription Drug Take Back boxes.  Rutledge made the announcement at the Central Arkansas Development Council Senior Wellness and Activity Center in Benton and was joined by Arkansas State Police Director Colonel Bill Bryant,

  Arkansas State Trooper Sammy D. Koons, 47, of West Memphis, reported to State Police Troop D Headquarters at Forrest City today where special agents of the Criminal Investigation Division issued him a misdemeanor citation for assault in the third degree.  Koons is a twenty-one year veteran of the department and holds the rank of

  (LITTLE ROCK) – Four Arkansas State Troopers were recommended for promotion today during a regular monthly meeting of the Arkansas State Police Commission.  The recommendations were presented by Colonel William J. Bryant, Director of the Arkansas State Police and unanimously approved by the State Police Commission.   Corporal Brian Williams, 30, of North Little

  Arkansas State Police Recruiters have begun a search for qualified applicants who want to become Arkansas State Troopers.   The recruiters are encouraging applicants to submit their medical assessment waiver and initial contact form as soon as possible prior to February 19th.   Recruit applicants should download and complete the medical assessment waiver along