The 6th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney determined an Arkansas State Police (ASP) Trooper and three Benton Police officers were justified in the use of deadly force in the shooting death of Aaron Watson, 35, of Hot Springs that occurred on Monday, January 1, 2024. READ MORE BELOW Watson died after leading law enforcement on a […]
State Troopers stop Chevy and find over 8 lbs of cocaine; Texas man arrested
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 […]
[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, […]
State Police names man killed in officer-involved shooting in Benton
Arkansas State Police has named Aaron T. Watson, 35, of Hot Springs as the suspect killed in an officer-involved shooting that occurred the afternoon of January 1, 2024. READ MORE BELOW ASP’s Criminal Investigation Division is investigating the incident. Watson died after leading law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit from Benton to Little Rock. At […]
State Police announces Saline County Captain promoted to Lt Colonel
The Arkansas State Police announced two promotions to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel today and one promotion to Major. The recommendations were presented by Colonel Mike Hagar, State Police Director, and approved by the commissioners during a meeting of the Arkansas State Police Commission. Captain Mike Kennedy, 48, of Saline County, was promoted to the […]