November 14, 2025

BENTON, AR — The Arkansas Division of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (ADLEST) proudly announces the graduation of Class 2025-C from the Central Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA) in Benton.

This class includes 33 cadets representing 16 law enforcement agencies, each having successfully completed months of intensive academic, physical, and tactical training.

“Graduation is a reflection of these cadets’ commitment to serve with integrity and accountability,” said Scott Rosson, Central ALETA Supervisor. “Their training has prepared them to protect the public and lead with purpose.”

The Central ALETA program delivers a comprehensive curriculum focused on legal knowledge, community policing strategies, tactical readiness, and professional ethics. Graduates now step into their roles equipped to meet the evolving needs of public safety in Arkansas.

Special recognition and awards were presented to the cadets who attained the highest scores within the respective training categories listed as follows:
Academics:
1. James Gattis, Faulkner County S.O.
2. Joshua Matthews, Faulkner County S.O.
3. Payge Farewell, Hot Springs Village P.D.

Physical Fitness:
1. James Gattis, Faulkner County S.O.
2. Jacob Trabbie, Faulkner County S.O.
3. Brock Townley, Malvern P.D.

Firearms:
1. Stetson Creech, Hot Spring County S.O.
2. Gryphon Davidson, Benton P.D. and Cade Ryan, Conway P.D.
3. Austen Theiss, Jacksonville P.D.

Emergency Vehicle Obstacle Course (EVOC):
1. Brayden Farmer, Jacksonville P.D.
2. Benjamin Cody, Haskell P.D.
3. Jacob Trabbie, Faulkner County S.O.

The graduates and their agencies are as follows:
Brayden Farmer, Jacksonville P.D. – Class Leader
Logan Paul, Malvern P.D. – Assistant Class Leader
Annabelle Cupps, Benton P.D. – Squad A Leader
Suzanne Alford, Conway P.D.
David Baker, Bryant P.D.
Damien Kim, Wheatley Marshals Office
Stetson Creech, Hot Spring Co. S.O.
Benjamin Cody, Haskell P.D.
Dustin Devore, Stuttgart P.D.
Gryphon Davidson, Benton P.D.

Lucas Seely, Bryant P.D. – Squad B Leader
Austin Everett, Lonoke Co. S.O.
Payge Farewell, Hot Springs Village P.D.
James Gattis, Faulkner Co. S.O.
Tony Glover, Searcy P.D.
Darionne Johnson, Conway P.D.
Jaimie Jordan, Bauxite Marshals Office

Shelby-Lynn Chavers, Benton P.D. – Squad C Leader
Jarren Limon, Lonoke Co. S.O.
Joshua Matthews, Faulkner Co. S.O.
Shante Mornes, Jacksonville P.D.
Mark Nelson, Benton P.D.
Ja’Quavis Russell, Arkansas State Hospital DPS
Cade Ryan, Conway P.D.
Cade Scarbrough, Conway P.D.

Brock Townley, Malvern P.D. – Squad D Leader
Brandon Legros, Redfield P.D.
LaRon Scott, Jacksonville P.D.
Austen Theiss, Jacksonville P.D.
Jacob Trabbie, Faulkner Co. S.O.
Ulises Reyna-Vazquez, Searcy P.D.
Brandon Whitfield, Faulkner Co. S.O.
Tracee Williams, Jacksonville P.D.