After a morning pursuit, ASP arrested Elvin Richard, 29, of Lonoke County, on August 29, 2024, in a North Little Rock rail yard. The man fled from Troopers while driving a motorcoach bus stolen from Little Rock earlier in the morning. dps.arkansas.gov/news/driver-of…

Last night, this unruly fan was intercepted with a BIG HAT SACK! The suspect scored a ticket out of the game and a disorderly conduct charge.

Yesterday, around 6 p.m., ASP stopped a 2024 Honda HRV for a traffic violation on I-40 East at the 271-mile marker in Crittenden County. Upon searching the vehicle, Troopers found seven kilo bundles of cocaine hidden in the spare tire area of the trunk. dps.arkansas.gov/news/asp-seize…

U.S. Senator John Boozman presented ASP Sgt. Greg Smith with a Purple Heart in a ceremony today in Ft. Smith. Sgt. Smith received the award due to injuries he sustained during an attack of an airbase in Iraq in 2020, while serving in the U.S. Army Reserve. dps.arkansas.gov/news/trooper-a…

Recently, in response to NCMEC cyber tips, Special Agents with the ASP Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force executed residential search warrants in Nashville and Morningstar, leading to the arrest of two men on 200 counts of child porn. dps.arkansas.gov/news/asp-icac-…

Today, Special Agents with ASP's Criminal Investigation Division arrested Augusta Mayor Jeff Collins, 61, charging him with one count of Theft of Property, a Class A misdemeanor. dps.arkansas.gov/news/asp-cid-i…

On a tip, ASP's ICAC Task Force recently executed a search warrant, which led to today's arrest of Kenzie Parnell, 63, of Bull Shoals. He is charged with 1 count of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material & 1 count of Computer Exploitation of a Child. dps.arkansas.gov/news/bull-shoa…

Last month, the Ark. AG’s Office requested assistance from ASP after a threatening message was sent to AG Griffin through his office’s Facebook Messenger account on 07/26/2024. CID's investigation led to the arrest of Jeffrey Roger Pyzocha, 39, of Flippin. dps.arkansas.gov/news/flippin-m…

On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at approximately 8:47 p.m., Conway Police Department requested the assistance of ASP in the pursuit of a rape suspect. This led to the arrest of Dan Joyce, 38, of Conway, who was charged with Felony Rape and Fleeing. dps.arkansas.gov/news/asp-appre…

The ASP CID is assisting the Searcy Co. Sheriff’s Office with a homicide investigation in St. Joe, after locating Amanda Stansbery, 43, deceased in her home. Jeffrey Stansbery has been charged with Felony Capital Murder and Felony Abuse of a Corpse. dps.arkansas.gov/news/asp-cid-a…

The 19th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney will not pursue charges against Bentonville Police Officer Omri-Andrew Nutt in connection with the July 11, 2024, shooting death of Nathaniel Mark Crabtree, 37. dps.arkansas.gov/news/bentonvil…

In one of four recent traffic stops, ASP seized illegal drugs and apprehended a fugitive following the pursuit of a vehicle traveling the wrong way on I-55 in Blytheville. dps.arkansas.gov/news/asp-seize…

Today, we pause to remember the many lives lost on this 23rd anniversary of the tragedy that befell our nation on September 11, 2001. We will #NeverForget.

Earlier this week, ASP conducted a traffic stop on a van on I-40 near the 76-mile marker in Pope County. A search revealed multiple duffle bags containing more than 500 pounds of illegal marijuana and approximately 2 pounds of Psilocybin mushrooms. dps.arkansas.gov/news/asp-seize…

*TRAFFIC ADVISORY* ASP is working 3 crashes on I-40 Eastbound between the 196-198-mile markers. The interstate will be shut down for a while but prolonged closures aren’t anticipated. Visit idrivearkansas.com to check real-time traffic status.

On #NationalPoliceWomanDay, we recognize the courage and dedication of all women who serve in law enforcement. Arkansas State Police is especially grateful for the 24 female Troopers who faithfully serve and protect the citizens of our state each and every day! #ARStatePolice

Please help us congratulate Sgt. Joshua Elmore, who was promoted by the ASP Commission upon the recommendation of Col. Mike Hagar, during their monthly meeting today!

This week, Special Agents from ASP's ICAC Task Force arrested Alejandro Mendoza, 34, of Texarkana, Ark., for felony counts of Engaging Children in Sexually Explicit Conduct and Possessing of Matter Depicting Sexually Explicit Conduct Involving a Child. dps.arkansas.gov/news/sw-arkans…

Around 4:20 a.m. on July 24, 1994, two men entered the Kroger supermarket at 14000 Cantrell Rd. in west Little Rock. arkansasonline.com/news/2024/sep/…

Last week, ASP arrested Maynor Yair Sorto-Herrera, 30, in connection with a fatality wreck that killed Jennifer Ann Morton, 48, of Little Rock, near 10800 Arch Street. Herrera is a native of Honduras who had been illegally residing in Alexander. dps.arkansas.gov/news/honduran-…