February 4, 2025
MURFREESBORO, Ark. — Special Agents from the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of the Arkansas State Police (ASP) arrested former Pike County Sheriff’s (PCSO) Deputy Brandon Vines, 40, of Glenwood, on Monday, February 3, 2025, for pawning two department-issued firearms.
Vines failed to return a Mossberg 590 shotgun, and a Colt M-16 rifle issued by the department after his termination on December 30, 2024. ASP CID launched an investigation on January 8, 2025, in response to a request from the PCSO.
CID agents obtained an arrest warrant on January 31, 2025 for Vines on charges of felony Theft of Property.
Vines surrendered to the Pike County Detention Center on Monday, February 3, 2025, where he made his first court appearance. He pleaded not guilty and was issued a $10,000 bond.
Both firearms have been recovered.