June 13, 2023 During a traffic stop Monday, June 12, 2023, on Interstate 40, Arkansas State Police seized approximately 146 pounds of cocaine. The street value of the illegal drugs is estimated to be over $6.5 million. “Anyone thinking about transporting illegal drugs on Arkansas interstates should think twice,” said ASP Col. Mike Hagar.  Two suspects were taken into custody and will be charged accordingly after Troopers stopped a truck hauling a track hoe at around 8:20 p.m. on I-40 near Lonoke. During a search, Troopers seized 146 pounds or 66 kilograms of cocaine. The post ASP REMOVES 146 LBS

June 9, 2023 During a routine traffic stop Monday on Interstate 40, Arkansas State Police seized approximately 50,000 Fentanyl pills and a firearm. The street value of the illegally manufactured drugs is estimated to be over $2 million. “There’s no telling how many lives were saved by taking such a massive quantity of this deadly substance out of circulation,” said ASP Col. Mike Hagar. “We’re so proud of our Troopers for the courageous and important work they’re doing every day to protect Arkansans.” The driver and a passenger were taken into custody after a Trooper stopped the vehicle at around 8

May 15, 2023 On Monday, Arkansas State Police reported arrest numbers from the weekend’s successful Operation Safe Streets, yielding 610 arrests for violations including 55 driving at excessive speeds and 26 driving while intoxicated. The effort was a joint operation with ASP, Little Rock Police Department and Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office. Over 30 officers from Arkansas’ 12 Troops made contact with 952 violators during the 48-hour operation. Seizures included nine illegal firearms, 453 grams of Methamphetamine, 1,055 grams of marijuana, $2,800 in cash and one stolen vehicle. Little Rock and Pulaski County arrests and seizures were tracked separately. The post

May 15, 2023 On Monday, Arkansas State Police reported arrest numbers from the weekend’s successful Operation Safe Streets, yielding 610 arrests for violations including 55 driving at excessive speeds and 26 driving while intoxicated. The effort was a joint operation with ASP, Little Rock Police Department and Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office. Over 30 officers from Arkansas’ 12 Troops made contact with 952 violators during the 48-hour operation. Seizures included nine illegal firearms, 453 grams of Methamphetamine, 1,055 grams of marijuana, $2,800 in cash and one stolen vehicle. Little Rock and Pulaski County arrests and seizures were tracked separately. The post

May 15, 2023 On Monday, Arkansas State Police reported arrest numbers from the weekend’s successful Operation Safe Streets, yielding 610 arrests for violations including 55 driving at excessive speeds and 26 driving while intoxicated. The effort was a joint operation with ASP, Little Rock Police Department and Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office. Over 30 officers from Arkansas’ 12 Troops made contact with 952 violators during the 48-hour operation. Seizures included nine illegal firearms, 453 grams of Methamphetamine, 1,055 grams of marijuana, $2,800 in cash and one stolen vehicle. Little Rock and Pulaski County arrests and seizures were tracked separately. The post

May 15, 2023 The Arkansas law enforcement community is urging motorists to buckle up during the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) national Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement effort. The national seat belt campaign, which coincides with the Memorial Day holiday, runs from May 22 to June 4, 2023. “We want seat belt use to be an automatic habit for drivers and passengers alike,” said Arkansas Public Safety Secretary Colonel Mike Hagar. “It’s not only the safe thing to do — it’s the law. During the Click It or Ticket campaign, we’ll be working with

May 15, 2023 The Arkansas law enforcement community is urging motorists to buckle up during the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) national Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement effort. The national seat belt campaign, which coincides with the Memorial Day holiday, runs from May 22 to June 4, 2023. “We want seat belt use to be an automatic habit for drivers and passengers alike,” said Arkansas Public Safety Secretary Colonel Mike Hagar. “It’s not only the safe thing to do — it’s the law. During the Click It or Ticket campaign, we’ll be working with

May 15, 2023 The Arkansas law enforcement community is urging motorists to buckle up during the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) national Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement effort. The national seat belt campaign, which coincides with the Memorial Day holiday, runs from May 22 to June 4, 2023. “We want seat belt use to be an automatic habit for drivers and passengers alike,” said Arkansas Public Safety Secretary Colonel Mike Hagar. “It’s not only the safe thing to do — it’s the law. During the Click It or Ticket campaign, we’ll be working with

The Arkansas State Police will join law enforcement agencies nationwide during National Police Week (May 14-20, 2023) to salute police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty and to honor the loved ones left behind. Arkansas State Police Troopers and personnel will gather to remember our own and offer tribute to the Arkansas State Troopers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the State of Arkansas. All members of the media wishing to attend must RSVP to C.S.Murphy@asp.arkansas.gov. Monday, May 8Event: ASP Memorial Service Where: Arkansas State Police Administrative HeadquartersOne State Police Plaza Drive(Geyer Springs and