August 20, 2024

On Monday, August 19, 2024, Arkansas State Police (ASP) conducted a targeted school zone enforcement on Arkansas Highway 10 in western Pulaski County near Joe T. Robinson Schools. Monday was the first day of school in the Pulaski County Special School District (PCSSD) and near the first anniversary of the death of PCSSD school security officer Victor Montgomery.

From 7 to 9 a.m., ASP issued 16 citations: nine for speeding and seven for non-hazardous traffic violations. During the 2-hour school zone saturation, Troopers made 22 contacts with motorists.

On August 14, 2023, Montgomery was directing traffic at Joe T. Robinson Elementary School on the first day of school when he was suddenly struck by a vehicle and dragged several yards before coming to a stop. Montgomery was taken to the hospital in critical condition, where he later passed away. Montgomery had served with PCSSD for seven years at the time of his death.

In January of 2024, ASP and the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office arrested Desmond Chukwunwike Nkala, 55, charging him with manslaughter in connection with Montgomery’s death. Nkala is scheduled for a jury trial on October 2, 2024.