Arkansas State Police

National Police Week, established in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy, is a time to remember our fallen officers but also celebrate the brave men and women who wear the badge. THANK YOU to all of our law enforcement partners for your dedication, service and sacrifice.

Please help us congratulate Sgt. Randall Schwab, who was approved for promotion by the ASP Commission upon the recommendation of Col. Mike Hagar, during their regular meeting today! #ARStatePolice

Special Agents with ASP CID, along with investigators with Huntsville Police Department, are investigating the shooting of a 15-year-old that occurred May 12, at a residence in Huntsville, resulting in the arrest of Roy Leon Bumstead, 39, of Huntsville. dps.arkansas.gov/news/asp-cid-i…

On Tuesday, May 12, ASP Troopers arrested Katiana Edwards, 32, of Vilonia, and Rakaleon Dobbins, 24, of North Little Rock, in connection with a high-speed crash that occurred near Greenbrier on Thursday, May 7, seriously injuring a 67-year-old woman. dps.arkansas.gov/news/asp-arres…

At the request of the Searcy Police Department, ASP CID is investigating an officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of Cordney Sherod Stewart, 38, of Jacksonville, on May 12, following a disturbance call at a local business located on Hwy. 16. dps.arkansas.gov/news/asp-cid-i…

Trooper Ethan Hiland, TFC Brady Nuckels, and TFC Jacob Price were jointly awarded ASP Trooper of the Year honors at today's ASP Awards ceremony hosted by the ASP Foundation. We congratulate them! dps.arkansas.gov/news/asp-found… #ARStatePolice #AwardsCeremony

ASP CID is investigating the death of James Fields, 68, of Bauxite, that occurred May 7, in Saline County, as members of the ASP ICAC Task Force were attempting to serve a search warrant related to an undercover online child exploitation investigation. dps.arkansas.gov/news/asp-cid-i…

BIG HATS. BIGGER LEGEND. AND REALLY BIG BENEFITS! Applications being accepted now through July 1 for Troop School 2027-A, a 21-week law enforcement training program open to certified & non-certified candidates, scheduled to begin in January 2027. Apply: bit.ly/ASPTroopSchool…

ARKANSAS MISSING/ENDANGERED ADULT ADVISORY Missing from: Van Buren (Crawford County) Thomas Everett Brammer, Age 63 White Male / 5'10" / 220 lbs. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Crawford County Communications Center at (479) 474-8000. *PLEASE SHARE*

Today, the Arkansas State Police held a memorial ceremony to honor the 21 Troopers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the people of Arkansas. May we never forget those who served and paid the ultimate sacrifice. #ARStatePolice #MemorialService

Special Agents with ASP CID have arrested Victor Reyes, 33, of Little Rock, in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred Sunday evening, May 3, on Arch Street near Dixon Road, resulting in the deaths of a woman and two minors. dps.arkansas.gov/news/arkansas-…

We wanted to give everyone a heads-up that ASP's Driver Testing site at the McGee Center (Conway) will be CLOSED from August 1 through September 4 for building renovations. Testing appointments for future dates at other locations can be scheduled here: telegov.egov.com/aspdlskills/.

ASP is investigating a road rage incident that occurred on I-440 East and I-40 East. The scene is secure, but expect delays and avoid the area if possible

WE HAVE BIG NEWS! Today, ASP is opening the recruitment window for Troop School 2027-A, a 21-week law enforcement training program open to certified & non-certified applicants. Applications will be accepted for 2 months – now through July 1. APPLY TODAY: bit.ly/ASPTroopSchool…

ASP, in coordination with the Baxter County & Marion County Sheriff’s Offices, arrested Michael Raymond Wamser Jr., 61, of Gamaliel, on April 27, following an investigation into child exploitation offenses. A pipe bomb was also discovered in the residence. dps.arkansas.gov/news/arrest-ma…

On April 28, former Swifton Police Officer Benjamin Drake Slagley, 31, of Swifton, was arrested by U.S. Marshals Task Force on charges of sexual assault of a juvenile. The arrest followed a request on April 19 by Jackson Co. SO for ASP CID to investigate. dps.arkansas.gov/news/former-sw…

CONGRATULATIONS to our Interstate Criminal Patrol Unit for being honored today in Biloxi with multiple top awards – including Agency of the Year & Officer of the Year – at the annual Gulf Coast High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Awards in Biloxi! dps.arkansas.gov/news/asp-icp-h…

Special Prosecuting Attorney Robbie Jones will not pursue charges against North Little Rock Mayor Terry Hartwick. At the request of the North Little Rock Police Department, ASP's Special Investigations Unit opened an investigation in December 2025. dps.arkansas.gov/news/special-p…

ASP arrested former City of Bull Shoals Court Clerk Darla Jo Hulen, 49, of Flippin, following an investigation by ASP Special Agents into missing fine payments that began in September 2025 at the request of the 14th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney. dps.arkansas.gov/news/asp-arres…

Following an investigation by ASP CID, the 8th Judicial District South Prosecuting Attorney has determined that law enforcement officers were justified in the use of deadly force in connection with the fatal shooting of a Texarkana man on April 12. dps.arkansas.gov/news/asp-cid-i…