November 25, 2025

FORREST CITY, Ark. — The Arkansas State Police, in coordination with the St. Francis County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Marshals Service, are actively searching for Christopher Davenport, 38, of Forrest City, who was discovered missing from the St. Francis County Detention Center on the evening of Monday, November 24, 2025. Davenport was discovered missing around 7 p.m. during a routine headcount.

At the time of his disappearance, Davenport was being held under trustee status and faced multiple felony charges, including first-degree battery, two counts of endangering the welfare of a minor, and weapons offenses. He was also facing additional charges following his arrest by the U.S. Marshals Service.

Davenport was apprehended on September 19, 2025, after a shooting incident at the Star One Food Mart in Forrest City. He was transported to the St. Francis County Detention Center, where he was awaiting trial.

The Arkansas State Police urges anyone with information regarding Davenport’s whereabouts to contact the St. Francis County Sheriff’s Office at (870) 633-2611, or the Arkansas State Police Troop D at (870) 633-1454.