September 6, 2024 ST. JOE, Ark. — The Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is assisting the Searcy County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) with a homicide investigation in St. Joe. The SCSO contacted ASP on Thursday, September 5, 2024, after locating Amanda Stansbery, 43, deceased in her home. Officers conducted a welfare check at

September 6, 2024 MAUMELLE, Ark. — On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at approximately 8:47 p.m., Conway Police Department (CPD) requested the assistance of Arkansas State Police (ASP) in the pursuit of a rape suspect. Law enforcement located the suspect vehicle, a 2021 silver GMC Sierra, traveling at speeds of 120 mph on Interstate 40 eastbound

September 6, 2024 MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. – In August 2024, the Arkansas Attorney General’s Office requested assistance from the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division after a threatening message was sent to Attorney General Tim Griffin through his office’s Facebook Messenger account on July 26, 2024.  Based on the investigation, ASP Agents obtained an

September 5, 2024 AUGUSTA, Ark. – Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) Special Agents arrested Augusta Mayor Jeff Collins, 61, on September 5, 2024, charging him with one count of Theft of Property, a Class A misdemeanor.   In March 2024, the First Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney’s Office asked ASP to investigate allegations

September 5, 2024 BULL SHOALS, Ark. — On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) executed a residential search warrant in Bull Shoals following a National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) cyber tip. During the investigation, Agents found the suspect, Kenzie

September 4, 2024 On Thursday, August 29, 2024, Special Agents with Arkansas State Police (ASP) Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) executed a residential search warrant in the Morningstar community of Garland County, following a National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) cyber tip. During the investigation, Agents found the suspect, John Earner,

September 4, 2024 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Monday, August 26, 2024, at approximately 8 p.m., Little Rock Police Department (LRPD) requested assistance from Arkansas State Police (ASP) in the pursuit of a 1999 Chevrolet Camaro heading south on South University Avenue near 65th Street. Troopers located the suspect vehicle as it entered a residential

September 3, 2024 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. —  To enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety on Arkansas roadways, the Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office is launching a new campaign called “Extreme Safety.” Running from Sept. 3rd to the 16th, this initiative aims to address the pressing concerns surrounding safety for our most vulnerable road users. According

September 3, 2024 LONDON, Ark.— On Monday, August 26, 2024, Arkansas State Police (ASP) stopped a rented 2024 Jeep Compass eastbound on Interstate 40 at the 78-mile marker in Pope County for a traffic violation. Troopers searched the SUV and found 88 bundles of methamphetamine inside a large duffle bag and a suitcase in the

August 30, 2024 FORT SMITH, Ark. — Arkansas State Police Sergeant Greg Smith was awarded the Purple Heart in a ceremony on Friday, August 30, 2024, at the U.S. Marshals Museum in Fort Smith. U.S. Senator John Boozman presented Sgt. Smith with the award because of injuries he sustained while in service to our nation