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

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

Mena – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office asked the Criminal Investigation Division of the Arkansas State Police to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Saturday, April 22, 2023, on 1317 Highway 71 South, Mena.  Officers with Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the Mena Police Department were attempting to locate Joseph Gonzalez, 27, of Cove, who was wanted for outstanding warrants out of Texas. A deputy encountered Gonzalez in the parking lot of a Mena restaurant, and attempted to take Gonzalez into custody. Gonzalez attempted to flee and struck a deputy with his vehicle. A Mena Police officer fired two

Mena – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office asked the Criminal Investigation Division of the Arkansas State Police to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Saturday, April 22, 2023, on 1317 Highway 71 South, Mena.  Officers with Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the Mena Police Department were attempting to locate Joseph Gonzalez, 27, of Cove, who was wanted for outstanding warrants out of Texas. A deputy encountered Gonzalez in the parking lot of a Mena restaurant, and attempted to take Gonzalez into custody. Gonzalez attempted to flee and struck a deputy with his vehicle. A Mena Police officer fired two

Mena – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office asked the Criminal Investigation Division of the Arkansas State Police to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Saturday, April 22, 2023, on 1317 Highway 71 South, Mena.  Officers with Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the Mena Police Department were attempting to locate Joseph Gonzalez, 27, of Cove, who was wanted for outstanding warrants out of Texas. A deputy encountered Gonzalez in the parking lot of a Mena restaurant, and attempted to take Gonzalez into custody. Gonzalez attempted to flee and struck a deputy with his vehicle. A Mena Police officer fired two

Lewisville – On Wednesday, April 12, 2023, Arkansas State Police arrested Keshawn Jamal Hawkins, 22, of Camden, charging him with Threatening to Commit an Act of Mass Violence on School Property. The arrest was made less than 24 hours after a suspect was positively identified as the responsible party for a threat made on social media, which was reported to school administration at Lafayette County Elementary School in Lewisville. The arrest was made in collaboration with the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force and the Camden Police Department. The Lewisville Police Department contacted Arkansas State Police on Thursday, April 6, 2023,

Lewisville – On Wednesday, April 12, 2023, Arkansas State Police arrested Keshawn Jamal Hawkins, 22, of Camden, charging him with Threatening to Commit an Act of Mass Violence on School Property. The arrest was made less than 24 hours after a suspect was positively identified as the responsible party for a threat made on social media, which was reported to school administration at Lafayette County Elementary School in Lewisville. The arrest was made in collaboration with the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force and the Camden Police Department. The Lewisville Police Department contacted Arkansas State Police on Thursday, April 6, 2023,

Lewisville – On Wednesday, April 12, 2023, Arkansas State Police arrested Keshawn Jamal Hawkins, 22, of Camden, charging him with Threatening to Commit an Act of Mass Violence on School Property. The arrest was made less than 24 hours after a suspect was positively identified as the responsible party for a threat made on social media, which was reported to school administration at Lafayette County Elementary School in Lewisville. The arrest was made in collaboration with the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force and the Camden Police Department. The Lewisville Police Department contacted Arkansas State Police on Thursday, April 6, 2023,

Arkansas State Police arrested Darren McClinton Jr., 21, of England on Sunday, April 16, 2023. He is being held at the Lonoke County Detention Center, pending first-degree murder charges in connection with a homicide that occurred the previous day. At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2023, witnesses reported that Stephen Glover Sr., 45, was involved in a physical altercation and was struck by a vehicle near 116 Northeast 2nd Street, England. He was transported to Baptist Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries. England Police Department requested Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division’s assistance. The deceased was transported

Arkansas State Police arrested Darren McClinton Jr., 21, of England on Sunday, April 16, 2023. He is being held at the Lonoke County Detention Center, pending first-degree murder charges in connection with a homicide that occurred the previous day. At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2023, witnesses reported that Stephen Glover Sr., 45, was involved in a physical altercation and was struck by a vehicle near 116 Northeast 2nd Street, England. He was transported to Baptist Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries. England Police Department requested Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division’s assistance. The deceased was transported