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Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police have arrested James Andrew McGann, 28, of Springdale, in connection to a double homicide that occurred on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Devil’s Den State Park.
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This story is not accurate.
We have asked KATV to correct false & incomplete reporting.
What KATV did NOT report:
She refused to stop and reached 115 mph.
She passed at least two OTHER hospitals.
ASP NEVER charged her with a felony.
Sensationalism over journalism is dangerous.
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*FUGITIVE TAKEN INTO CUSTODY*
Morrilton Police Department, @ARStatePolice & the Conway County Sheriff's Office took Stacy Lee Drake, 50, into custody around 10 a.m. in a wooded area south of the Morrilton intersection of University Blvd. and Poor Farm Rd.
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This afternoon, in her State of the State Address, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders recognized Trooper Brandon Bird for his generous and above-and-beyond response to a stranded motorist earlier this year.
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***UPDATE: FOUND SAFE!***
Thank you for sharing.
ARKANSAS AMBER ALERT
MISSING FROM: Little Rock (Wakefield Area)
BRAEDEN RILEY, Age 10
BRENDEN RILEY, Age 10
BLAISE RILEY, Age 7
The 3 brothers were last seen at their Windsor Rd. home at 8 a.m. 3/1/2025.
Anyone with information should call 911 or Little Rock PD at (501) 371-4829.
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*FOUND SAFE!*
(As of 12:35 p.m., 10/19/2024)
Trixie Studer, 14, was found safe in the company of a 14-year-old boy reported missing from Wadesboro, N.C.
Thank you for sharing.
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Arkansas State Police led a law enforcement contingent earlier this week in a joint operation to help remove wanted and repeat offenders from the streets of Eastern Arkansas, resulting in 245 arrests.
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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.
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An armed suspect wanted in connection with three homicides in Oklahoma, was last seen on foot outside a motel in Morrilton. Stacy Lee Drake, 50, is believed to be armed and dangerous. Anyone who sees him should not approach and call 911 immediately.
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ARKANSAS MISSING/ENDANGERED CHILD ADVISORY
Name: Zoe Mae Sheffield
Age: 7
Missing from: Dardanelle (Yell Co.)
Zoe is believed to be with her uncle, JAMES BURR, and TAYLOR SCHULTE in a red Chevy Sonic, AR license plate number: ACD 27J.
Contact: Yell County Dispatch (479) 495-4881
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Tonight, we’re posting a special YOUR ARKANSAS STATE POLICE campaign video to highlight ASP’s support of the Arkansas Razorbacks. Big Hats love their Big Hogs! #ARStatePolice #WPS
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ARKANSAS AMBER ALERT
MISSING FROM: Little Rock (Wakefield Area)
BRAEDEN RILEY, Age 10
BRENDEN RILEY, Age 10
BLAISE RILEY, Age 7
The 3 brothers were last seen at their Windsor Rd. home at 8 a.m. 3/1/2025.
Anyone with information should call 911 or Little Rock PD at (501) 371-4829.
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UPDATE: Authorities have reason to believe armed fugitive remains in area.
Stacy Lee Drake, 50, wanted in connection to multiple homicides, is known to have purchased camping gear & all indications are he is still in Morrilton area.
Follow @ARStatePolice.
bit.ly/ASP_Drake_BOLO
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MISSING/ENDANGERED CHILD ADVISORY
MARVELL, AR (PHILLIPS COUNTY)
Name: Kayden Brooke Michelle Pace
Age: 13
White Female / 5'2" / 110 lbs.
Hair: Blonde - Eyes: Blue/Green
If you see Kayden or know of her whereabouts, call Phillips County Sheriff’s Department at (870) 338-5555.
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“We stand by our Trooper,” said ASP Colonel Mike Hagar.
“And we stand by the decision he made, considering the totality of the circumstances.”
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ASP released a composite sketch of a man seen in Devil’s Den State Park July 26, 2025. Investigators have asked the public for help ID'ing him for questioning related to a double homicide.
Have info? Call ASP Troop L at (479) 751-6663, Extension 2, or 911.
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ASP Troopers were proud to serve with law enforcement personnel from across the country by providing security for those gathered for Presidential Inaugural activities in our nation’s capital.
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Today, at about 2:40 p.m., ASP was notified of a double homicide at Devil’s Den State Park in Washington Co. A 43-year-old man & a 41-year-old woman were found dead on a walking trail. ASP CID is handling the suspected homicide.
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Since noon on Tuesday, after the latest winter storm rolled into the state, Arkansas State Police has worked 255 wrecks.
We don’t want you to be the 256th.
Please stay off the roads.
#ARStatePolice
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ASP has released a new person of interest photo in the double homicide that occurred at Devil's Den State Park on July 26, 2025.
If you have any info, you are urged to call the ASP tip line at (501) 618-TIPS or submit a tip at: bit.ly/ASP-Devils-Den-Tips.
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On November 6, 2024, ASP captured a wanted El Salvadorian man, Elias Avila Bustillo, 42, who is connected to a violent South American gang. Bustillo fled on foot following a routine traffic stop that occurred around 9 a.m. on I-40 in North Little Rock.
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The driver was charged with Misdemeanor Fleeing, not at felony.
The driver accelerated even after LRPD employed blue lights.
ASP was involved in only the final few seconds of the pursuit that LRPD began.
Before ASP engaged, LRPD had pursued the motorist for approximately 5 miles.
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Sixteen adults believed to be victims of human trafficking were offered services, and another 79 local victims were identified as part of Operation BRIGHT, which took place in Little Rock this month. One suspected trafficker was identified.
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A fourth victim injured in the Fordyce grocery store shooting on Friday, June 21, 2024, passed way this evening.
Those killed in the shooting were all civilians. They were:
Shirley Taylor, 62
Callie Weems, 23
Roy Sturgis, 50
Ellen Shrum, 81
Read more: dps.arkansas.gov/news/fourth…
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Congratulations to the recruits of Class 2024-B who were sworn in as Arkansas State Troopers during a graduation ceremony held at the Arkansas State Capitol this evening! #ARStatePolice
Read more here: dps.arkansas.gov/news/new-re…
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A Guatemalan man was injured in an officer-involved shooting after resisting arrest and assaulting an @ARStatePolice Trooper during a traffic stop on Interstate 49 on Saturday, July 27, 2024.
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The search continues for Stacy Lee Drake, wanted in connection to multiple homicides. He was last seen in the Morrilton area. If you see Drake, do not approach him and call 911 immediately. Continue to share this info and follow @ARStatePolice for updates. bit.ly/ASP_Drake_BOLO
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****FOUND SAFE****
MISSING/ENDANGERED CHILD ADVISORY
MAUMELLE, AR
PULASKI COUNTY
Name: Jamia McKnight
Age: 14
Black Female 5'5" / 115 lbs.
Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
If you see Jamia or know of her whereabouts, please contact the Maumelle Police Department at (501) 851-1337.
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A couple who was killed at Devil’s Den State Park on Saturday, July 26, 2025, was hiking with their two daughters when they were attacked. The girls, who are 7 and 9, were not injured and are safe with family members.
Read here for details: dps.arkansas.gov/news/asp-re…
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The Missing/Endangered Child Advisory issued today for Autumn Nicole Lyon has been upgraded to an AMBER ALERT.
She is believed to have traveled to Texas with 30-year-old Adrian Garces in a gray Ford F-150 pickup, TX LPN: TTK 1766.
HAVE INFO? Mineral Springs PD - (870) 845-2626.
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The 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
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The 52 certified officer recruits of Class 2023-B became Arkansas State Troopers tonight during a graduation ceremony at Camp Robinson, making it the largest graduating class in 46 years!
CONGRATULATIONS to our newest Troopers! #ARStatePolice
News Release: bit.ly/ASP-2023B-Graduation
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MISSING/ENDANGERED CHILDREN ADVISORY
Name: Marcus Epps, Jr.
Age: 11
Black Male
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Name: Armonii Epps
Age: 7
Black Female
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
If you see them or know of their whereabouts, please contact the Camden Police Department at (870) 836-5755.
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Everyone at Arkansas State Police wishes you and your loved ones the happiest of holidays!
As you enjoy this little gift from us, please remember that our Troopers are out in force today, working to keep the citizens of our state safe.
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Fleeing from law enforcement is a selfish act and in Arkansas, it’s a felony.
Our Troopers will not look the other way. We will pursue you. We will stop you. If you flee, you will be prosecuted.
BE SMART. PULL OVER.
#ARStatePolice #PSA
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ASP joined other members of the central Arkansas law enforcement community today to honor the memory of Benton Police Dept. Special Investigations Unit Det. James “Mike” Lett with a procession from the Arkansas State Crime Lab to downtown Benton.
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In another effort to pay homage to the heritage of ASP, 8 retro-repainted 1940s-era cars will be on patrol starting this weekend.
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An ASP ICAC Task Force investigation led to the arrest yesterday of James Vincent Henry, 43, of Delight, for 100 counts of crimes related to the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Henry is the pastor of church in Delight.
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***UPDATE: FOUND SAFE!***
ARKANSAS AMBER ALERT
Name: Khamari Key
Age: 11 months
Missing from: Little Rock (Pulaski County)
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ASP has named the suspected shooter in today’s Fordyce grocery store shooting as Travis Eugene Posey, 44, of New Edinburg.
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ARKANSAS MISSING/ENDANGERED CHILD ADVISORY
Name: Zoe Mae Sheffield
Age: 7
Missing from: Dardanelle (Yell Co.)
Zoe is believed to be with her uncle, JAMES BURR, and TAYLOR SCHULTE in a red Chevy Sonic, AR license plate number: ACD 27J.
Contact: Yell County Dispatch (479) 495-4881
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The 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
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Please join us in congratulating the 18 recruits of Class 2024-A who were sworn in as Arkansas State Troopers tonight during a graduation ceremony at the Arkansas State Capitol! #ARStatePolice
Read more here: dps.arkansas.gov/news/new-tr…
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It's our 90th birthday!
On March 19, 1935, Gov. J.M. Futrell signed the bill that created the Arkansas State Police.
We want to honor & thank all of the men and women – past and present – who have worn the badge and Big Hat in selfless service to the citizens of our great state.
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Thank you, everyone, for helping us have a peaceful night with no serious accidents by staying off the state’s roadways.
As a reminder, please continue to monitor local forecasts and check road conditions on @IDriveArkansas. Your safety matters! #ARStatePolice
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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.
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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!"
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Yesterday, a Mississippi woman was arrested for trafficking a controlled substance during a traffic stop on Interstate 40 near the 86-mile marker.
Approximately 1/2-pound of counterfeit hydrocodone pills containing fentanyl was seized.
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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.
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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.
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ASP Troopers arrested Clarendon High School football coach Caleb Hunter Gannon, 27, in West Memphis on August 10, 2025.
Today, he was formally charged with Felony Rape and Engaging Children in Sexually Explicit Conduct for Use in a Visual or Print Medium.
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ASP Troopers have been out in force over the past 24 hours during the state's first winter weather event of the year. We want to remind you to watch local forecasts and check @IDriveArkansas to see if staying home or limiting travel is necessary. Please be safe! #ARStatePolice
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After months of training, we wish the best of luck to TFC Tyler Langley and TFC Keri Permenter as they compete head-to-head against 40 other agencies in the National Top Trooper Competition hosted by Texas Highway Patrol.
#ASP #NationalTopTrooperCompetition
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AMBER ALERT
Trixie Studer, 14
Missing from: Ratcliff (Logan County)
White Female / 5' / 100 lbs.
Hair: Blue - Eyes: Green
She is believed to be with a suspect in a silver SUV w/ black wheels & no license plate.
Contact: Logan County Sheriff's Office
(479) 963-3271, ext. 2.
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Around 11:30 a.m. today, ASP responded to a shooting incident at the Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce. A total of nine individuals were shot.
ASP will hold a briefing at 3:30 p.m. today in the parking lot of Relyance Bank at 610 W 4th St in Fordyce.
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Five women believed to be victims of human trafficking were offered services and another 30 local victims were identified as part of Operation HART, which took place in Jonesboro earlier this month. One suspected trafficker was identified.
Learn more here: dps.arkansas.gov/news/operat…
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***UPDATE: FOUND SAFE!***
ARKANSAS MISSING/ENDANGERED CHILD ADVISORY
Name: Chevelle Cummings
Age: 10
Missing from: Miller County, east of Texarkana
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UPDATE (7/30/2024, 9:15 p.m.)
*AMBER ALERT ISSUED*
Investigators have reason to believe Kayden Pace, 13, of Marvell is in imminent danger and may be with James McKinley Moore Jr. of Friendship, Tenn.
Moore is a white male with brown hair and brown eyes. He is 5'9" and 110 lbs.
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Arkansas State Police Troopers seized more than 680 pounds of illegal narcotics and 13 illegal firearms from individuals trafficking contraband on Arkansas interstates in the first three weeks of November.
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Around 5 p.m. today, Arkansas State Police arrested Helena-West Helena Mayor Christopher Franklin Sr., 44, as a result of a Special Investigations Unit probe.
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ASP & Prosecutors join forces to combat fleeing. Col. Mike Hagar & prosecutors have a strong message against fleeing from law enforcement. “We will pursue you. We will stop you. And the men and women standing behind me will prosecute you."
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Three ASP Big Hats presented Ken Duke with an ASP cap during this weekend’s Simmons Bank Championship, a PGA TOUR Champions playoff event held at Little Rock’s Pleasant Valley Country Club. Duke, an Arkansas native & member of the Ark. Golf Hall of Fame, played in the tournament.
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Voting for the 2025 American Association of State Troopers' "Best-Looking Cruiser" photo contest is underway NOW through July 11, at 4 p.m. (CST). Please visit: surveymonkey.com/r/BestLooki… and select "Arkansas" from the drop-down to vote for ASP. You can only vote 1-time per device.
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Voting for the 2024 American Association of State Troopers' "Best-Looking Cruiser" photo contest is underway NOW through July 29, at 11 a.m. (CST)
Please visit: surveymonkey.com/r/BestLooki… & select "Arkansas" from the drop-down to vote for ASP. You can only vote one time per device.
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***UPDATE: FOUND SAFE!***
Thank you for sharing.
ARKANSAS MISSING/ENDANGERED CHILD ADVISORY
Name: Tyler Beau Smith
Age: 4
Missing from: Jasper, Newton County
Anyone who sees Tyler or knows of his whereabouts should contact the Newton County Sheriff’s Office at (870) 446-5124.
*PLEASE SHARE*
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Here's your reminder that fleeing from law enforcement is a selfish act and in Arkansas, it’s a felony.
Our Troopers will not look the other way. We will pursue you. We will stop you. If you flee, you will be prosecuted.
BE SMART. PULL OVER.
#ARStatePolice #PSA
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RECRUITMENT IS UNDERWAY FOR ASP'S DEFENSIVE LINE!
Troop School 2024-A, a 10-week certified officer school, is scheduled to begin in February.
For details on the application process, visit: bit.ly/ASPTroopSchool2024-A
DEADLINE TO APPLY:
September 17, 2023 – 11:59 p.m.
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This afternoon, ASP Colonel Mike Hagar briefed the media on the latest developments related to a Fordyce grocery store shooting that occurred Friday, June 21, 2024.
Read more here: dps.arkansas.gov/news/fordyc…
View the media briefing here: piped.video/JUUn5rWEbXA
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On August 1, ASP Troopers conducted a traffic stop on I-30 in Bryant, resulting in the arrest of Texas residents Tyron Patton, 27, Meki Hill, 24, Deandre Hanks, 21, and Khamandre Phillips, 24. The four had earlier attempted to steal an ATM in Tennessee.
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THANK YOU to all who have made the selfless commitment to serve and protect the communities of our state — both within our agency and our local and federal partners — who are always putting your lives on the line for the safety of others.
#nationallawenforcementappreciationday
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A suspect who fired on two ASP Troopers during a traffic stop on Interstate 40 in North Little Rock has been killed. The incident occurred at the 161-mile marker at approximately 11 a.m.
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A Memphis man, Calvion Dayshun Thomas, 24, wanted for fleeing from law enforcement before striking and killing a construction worker five months ago, is in custody. He was arrested by the Chicago Police Department on 2/17/2025, following a traffic stop.
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ARKANSAS MISSING/ENDANGERED CHILD ADVISORY
Annabel Lynn Rose, Age 15, White Female, Brown Hair, Brown Eyes, 5'4", 120-150 lbs.
Missing: 5/6/2024 from Hot Springs, AR
(Garland County)
If you have information on Annabel's whereabouts, please call HSPD at (501) 321-6789.
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Arkansas State Police has always prioritized, above all, the safety and security of innocent citizens, including those who are elected to public office.
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ARKANSAS AMBER ALERT
SOPHIA FRANKLIN, 16
Missing from: Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Suspect: GARY DAY, 40
Believed to be traveling in 2014 black Buick LaCrosse - PA license plate KGW5186.
If you know of Sophia's whereabouts, call 911 or Beaver Dam PD at (888) 304-3936.
@WIMissingPerson
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Our final YOUR ARKANSAS STATE POLICE campaign video features ASP’s Executive Protection Detail, which has been responsible for the safety and security of the Governor and his/her family as well as the Governor’s Mansion since 1937 (A.C.A. §12-8-108).
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AMBER ALERT for Autumn Nicole Lyon updated this morning.
Her whereabouts unknown, but she may be in the Leonard, TX area, located NE of Dallas.
Adrian Garces is charged with Interference with Custody & awaits extradition to Arkansas.
HAVE INFO? Mineral Springs PD - (870) 845-2626
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Earlier this week in Sharp County Circuit Court, Terry “Woodstock” Long, 65, of Ash Flat, was convicted of 14 counts of Rape and sentenced to 560 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections.
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Even our K-9s are paws on the ground today, working to keep Arkansas safe. Please help us by staying off the highways unless absolutely necessary. #ARStatePolice
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On Monday, January 27, during a traffic stop on Interstate 40 in Crawford County, ASP Troopers seized 96 pounds of cocaine hidden in an 18-wheeler. #arkansasstatepolice
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ASP's Criminal Investigation Division is investigating a shooting that occurred on June 21, 2024, at approximately 11:38 a.m. at a Fordyce grocery store.
Fourteen people were injured from gunfire, including 11 civilians - 3 of whom were fatally wounded.
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MISSING/ENDANGERED CHILD ADVISORY
MINERAL SPRINGS, AR (HOWARD COUNTY)
Name: Autumn Nicole Lyon
Age: 16
White Female / 5'7" / 135 lbs.
Hair: Brown - Eyes: Hazel
If you see Autumn or know of her whereabouts, contact Mineral Springs PD at (870) 845-2626.
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George Willis, a 64-year-old Texarkana man, has been charged with Leaving the Scene of a Collision Involving Death, a Class B felony, in connection with the July 21st death of road worker Jonathan Gary Williams, 44, of Sherwood.
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On the afternoon of August 21, 2024, ASP stopped a California man for a traffic violation on I-40 at the 104-mm in Conway Co.
Troopers discovered multiple large trash bags containing bundles of illegal high-grade marijuana, weighing a total of 105 pounds.
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Please avoid Highway 298 Jessieville, Garland County. Emergency personnel are managing a fire caused by a pipeline eruption and have evacuated the area.
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***UPDATE: FOUND SAFE!***
Thank you for sharing.
ARKANSAS MISSING/ENDANGERED CHILD ADVISORY
Name: Gracie Marie Chidester
Age: 17
Missing from: Rockport, Hot Spring County
Anyone who sees Gracie or knows of her whereabouts should contact the Rockport Police Department at (501) 332-4911.
*PLEASE SHARE*
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On 8/15/2025, Ethan T. Fagan, 33, of Amity, pleaded guilty & was sentenced to 90 years in prison following his conviction on 30 counts of possession of CSAM. The sentence follows a 2024 investigation conducted by ASP's ICAC Task Force & Clark County SO.
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