March 24, 2025 WYNNE, Ark. — On Friday, March 21, 2025, Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) arrested former Cross County Sheriff Deputy Dillon Kemp, 26, of Wynne, following an investigation into allegations of sexual assault. Cross County Sheriff David West requested ASP’s CID to investigate the…

Incident Following I-555 Pursuit Leaves One Man Dead March 21, 2025 GILMORE, Ark. – The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of the Arkansas State Police (ASP) is investigating an officer-involved shooting fatality that occurred at approximately 9:40 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, 2025. A 54-year-old Jonesboro man died after leading law enforcement …

March 19, 2025 State and local authorities are actively working 54 wildfires in Arkansas. Arkansas State Police requests that motorists avoid the following areas: Jefferson County• All lanes of I-530 are now shut down from Exit 12 to Exit 32. (Hwy 104 at Exit 30 is also shut down.)ALL TRAFFIC TO AND FROM LITTLE ROCK SHOULD GO THROUGH GRANT COUNTY U…

March 19, 2025 On this date in 1935, Governor J.M. Futrell and the Arkansas General Assembly approved and signed into law Act 120, which created the Arkansas State Police. We want to honor and thank all of the men and women – past and present – who have proudly worn the badge and Big Hat in selfless service to the citizens of our great state. “On t…

March 18, 2025 CABOT, Ark. — On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, around 7:30 p.m., Arkansas State Police (ASP) received a call to a road rage with a weapon incident at Arkansas Highway 89 and Highway 5 near Cabot. The incident involved a suspect in a vehicle shooting at a teen victim who was riding on a four-wheeler in the area. The following day, Thursd…

March 18, 2025 BONO, Ark. — Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division is investigating a fatal shooting incident that occurred on Friday, March 14, 2025, around 7 p.m. on U.S. Highway 63 west of Bono in Craighead County. The incident resulted in two men sustaining gunshot wounds. Both men were transported to St. Bernards Medical Center …

March 16, 2025 NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A path of destruction, debris, downed trees, and power lines can make the aftermath of a tornado very dangerous. Before you assess the damage and begin the cleanup process, please be mindful of these tips for staying safe after a tornado.  Reserve phone calls for emergencies and use text messaging or socia…

March 15, 2025 NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – There have been three additional reported injuries following last night’s storm, bringing the total to 32. Three fatalities, all in Independence County, have been confirmed.  Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has declared a State of Emergency in response to the extensive damage and power outages affecting num…

March 15, 2025 NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Three fatalities have been confirmed in Independence County, and 29 people were reported injured in eight counties in connection to a storm system that moved through the state overnight. Numbers are preliminary and subject to change. Staff from the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management (ADEM) have been c…