October 15, 2024
HARRISBURG, Ark. — On Monday, October 14, 2024, the Division on Law Enforcement Standards and Training presented Poinsett County Sheriff’s Lt. Jay-Ryan Woods with the Invictus Award during the Poinsett County Quorum Court meeting.
Lt. Woods was honored for his heroic actions during a September 2023 pursuit, which ended in an exchange of gunfire with an Alabama man wanted for murder. The suspect was shot in the leg during the exchange, and Lt. Woods promptly rendered medical aid. Lt. Woods demonstrated unwavering courage, selflessness, and resolve while under fire and extreme pressure.
The Division created the Invictus Award in August of this year to honor our law enforcement officers who go above and beyond the call of duty. Poinsett County Sheriff’s Office is the second agency to receive the award.
Division Director Chris Chapmond, Division Deputy Director Eric Wacaster, DPS Secretary Colonel Mike Hagar, Sheriff Kevin Molder and Arkansas Rep. Dwight Tosh attended the award presentation.
