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A Texas man faces a drug charge after Arkansas State Police (ASP) found over 8 pounds of cocaine in the vehicle he was driving. READ MORE BELOW On Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at approximately 7:42 a.m., Arkansas State Police (ASP) stopped a grey 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer around the 28-mile marker on Interstate 30 East in […]
State Police arrest Alexander suspect in hit-and-run wreck that killed nurse
On Monday, September 9, 2024, Arkansas State Police (ASP) arrested Maynor Yair Sorto-Herrera, 30, in connection with a wreck that killed a Little Rock woman the previous morning near 10800 Arch Street. Herrera is a native of Honduras who had been illegally residing in Alexander, according to Police. READ MORE BELOW On Sunday, September 8, […]
State Troopers stop Jeep carrying 100 lbs of meth & fentanyl worth near $5M
An Alabama man was arrested on felony drug charges after being pulled over by State Troopers. On Monday, August 26, 2024, Arkansas State Police (ASP) stopped a rented 2024 Jeep Compass eastbound on Interstate 40 at the 78-mile marker in Pope County (London, AR) for a traffic violation. READ MORE BELOW Troopers searched the SUV […]
Benton & Bryant PD partner with DEA to help arrest over 50 suspects in pharmacy burglaries
Video transcript follows article below. On August 29, 2024, U.S. Attorney Jonathan D. Ross for the Eastern District of Arkansas held a press conference to announce a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) investigation that targeted the largest known pharmacy burglary ring in DEA history. Over 50 defendants are allegedly responsible for over 200 burglaries in 31 […]
[Video] Man steals tour bus, leads Troopers on chase in rail yard
A Lonoke County man stole a tour bus Thursday morning, and fled through a rail yard in North Little Rock, Arkansas, according to a statement from Arkansas State Police (ASP). He ended up arrested after a chase over railroad tracks. Troopers stopped the bus by shooting the tires. READ MORE BELOW After a morning pursuit […]
[VIDEO] Trucker dash cam footage shows man with firearm on Interstate 30 in Benton
[VIDEO CONTENT WARNING – Firearm usage & Profanity] A Little Rock man was arrested first thing in the morning in Benton recently, after a road rage incident with a firearm, according to Arkansas State Police. This happened on Interstate 30 on Monday August 19, 2024. READ MORE BELOW The 911 caller was a truck driver […]
California man arrested in Arkansas with over 100 pounds of illegal high-grade marijuana
A California man was arrested near Morrilton, Arkansas On Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at approximately 4:40 p.m., Arkansas State Police (ASP) stopped a rented black 2023 Chevrolet Malibu eastbound on Interstate 40 at the 104-mile marker in Conway County for a traffic violation. READ MORE BELOW Upon searching the vehicle, Troopers discovered multiple large trash […]
Former Benton officer named State Trooper of the Year after intentional crash
What do you do when a vehicle is going the wrong way on the Interstate? Austin Duncan was named Arkansas State Trooper of the Year Award for 2023 for his actions in the situation. This was one of two honors he received. Duncan is a former Benton Police officer – now a State Trooper. Trooper Duncan, […]
US and Arkansas flags to be lowered Friday for Fordyce victims; Suspect faces 4 counts of Capital Murder
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued a statement Monday that both the United States flag and Arkansas flag would be lowered to mourn the lives of the lost in Fordyce shooting. This will occur beginning at sunrise on Friday, June 28, 2024 and end at sunset on the same day. SHOOTING DETAILS & IMAGES […]
State Police operation rescues 5 children from sex abuse, 2 from sex trafficking; 63 cases currently being prosecuted
In less than three months, Arkansas State Police (ASP) arrested 42 people with charges related to crimes against children. From March 10 through the end of May 2024, ASP made dozens of arrests related to child sex abuse, as well as failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements. Here are the numbers that resulted in […]