ASP Special Agents have filed additional felony charges against Alejandro Mendoza, 35, of Texarkana, following an investigation into crimes involving multiple juvenile victims. dps.arkansas.gov/news/more-char…

If you ask the Moreau family to define “true hero,” they'd say, “Cpl. Darryle Hinton!” His role in saving the baby who was destined to become their son laid the foundation of an incredible story. Send YOUR story to bit.ly/MyASPStory or [email protected].

On October 4, ASP initiated a traffic stop on I-49 in Fayetteville. The driver, Dustin Paulman, 23, of Forrest City, fled at a high rate of speed, exiting the interstate, then crashed a short time later. Paulman fled on foot and a passenger was ejected. dps.arkansas.gov/news/forrest-c…

On October 3, a Phillips County jury found Donterious Stephens, 21, of Helena-West Helena, guilty of 1st-Degree Murder in the shooting death of Lorenzo Harrison III, 18, outside a party following Helena-West Helena’s Central High School prom in April 2024. dps.arkansas.gov/news/phillips-…

Yesterday afternoon, in coordination with the FAA and Air Force Rescue Coordination Ctr., ASP responded to reports of a missing aircraft in Cross Co. A crashed Cessna 210B was later located in a marshy area outside Parkin, resulting in the deaths of 3 men. dps.arkansas.gov/news/asp-confi…

At the request of the Garland County Sheriff’s Office, ASP CID is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Ebony Way in western Garland County on October 7, resulting in the death of Anthony Michael Dean, 34, of Hot Springs. dps.arkansas.gov/news/asp-cid-i…

We want to congratulate these three Troopers who – upon the recommendation of Col. Mike Hagar – were approved for promotions by the ASP Commission during their monthly meeting today! #ARStatePolice

ASP is investigating a single-vehicle crash that claimed the lives of Izabella Brasfield, 19, of Marmaduke and Tara Calhoun, 19, and Michelle Braman, 45, both of Corning, late Wednesday night on State Highway 211 in Clay County. dps.arkansas.gov/news/asp-inves…

What a beautiful opening day it’s been for the 85th annual Arkansas State Fair! This year’s event, scheduled through October 19th, promises something FUN for everyone! ASP, along with other law enforcement agencies, will be a visible presence working to ensure everyone's safety!

We're exactly 2 weeks out from the next Arkansas Drug Take Back Day, scheduled for Sat., Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In this message, Gov. Sanders voices her support of the initiative. We hope you’ll start planning now to participate in the upcoming #TakeBackDay!

Arkansas State Police will always put the safety of innocent civilians first. Fleeing from law enforcement is a selfish act and in Arkansas, it's a felony. BE SMART. PULL OVER. #ARStatePolice #PSA

Did you Drop, Cover, and Hold On today? Staff members at ADEM and students at Arkansas Tech took the time to join in The Great ShakeOut! The goal of this event is to promote earthquake preparedness and ensure that communities know how to respond quickly and safely.

Your Arkansas State Police are working this week to help ensure the safety of all fair fans. That has opened up opportunities to meet many people from all across the state. The mom of this young fair visitor shared, "This made my son’s night more than ANY ride at the fair!"

ASP CID is seeking the public’s assistance for info regarding a fatal hit-and-run incident that took the life of Jacob Allen Marquis, 18, of Marked Tree, on Fri., Oct. 10, between 8:30–10:30 p.m., on I-40 near the Earle exit. Call (870) 970-6082 with info. dps.arkansas.gov/news/asp-seeks…

Earlier this week, Special Agents of ASP's CID arrested former Swifton police officer Benjamin Drake Slagley, 30, on one count of Arson. The arrest follows an investigation into a fire at Slagley's Swifton residence, reported on August 30, 2025. dps.arkansas.gov/news/asp-cid-a…

On Friday, October 17, the Lonoke County Sheriff’s Office requested ASP's Criminal Investigation Division assist in the homicide investigation of Nathan Hall, 28, of Benton, who was discovered in a ditch along Arkansas State Highway 256. dps.arkansas.gov/news/asp-cid-i…

ASP CID has initiated a homicide investigation at the request of the Camden PD following the fatal shooting of Kimaria Wilson, 22, of Camden, that occurred the evening of October 19, at an apartment in the 100 block of Fort Landing Manner in the city. dps.arkansas.gov/news/asp-inves…

ASP's Criminal Investigation Division is investigating a fatal incident that occurred after a vehicle pursuit on Interstate 40 near Atkins on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. dps.arkansas.gov/news/asp-cid-i…

Eighteenth West Judicial District Prosecutor Debra Buschman has concluded that the use of lethal force by an officer from the Grannis Police Department was justified in the July 19th death of Darrin Laudermilk, 65, of Wickes. dps.arkansas.gov/news/prosecuto…

HUGE congratulations to FOX16 News, winner of the Emmy for coverage of the 2024 total solar eclipse.