September 5, 2024
AUGUSTA, Ark. – Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) Special Agents arrested Augusta Mayor Jeff Collins, 61, on September 5, 2024, charging him with one count of Theft of Property, a Class A misdemeanor.
In March 2024, the First Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney’s Office asked ASP to investigate allegations of misappropriated funds within the City of Augusta. The request for investigation was made after an audit conducted by Arkansas Legislative Audit for the period of January 2020 through December 2022 indicated areas of concern and potential theft.
Collins was booked into the Woodruff County Detention Center. Bond was waived, and Collins was released on his own recognizance. Collins has a first appearance date set for October 15, 2024.