Arkansas State Police

*TRAFFIC ALERT* ASP Troop D is currently working a 4-vehicle crash involving semis on I-40 Eastbound, at MM 207. There's a fatality & two vehicles on fire from an explosion. All lanes of traffic are backed up and being rerouted to Hwy. 70 & Hwy. 64. Visit: idrivearkansas.com

Congratulations to Sgt. Matt Foster, recently recognized by the National Child Protection Task Force (NCPTF) with their Law Enforcement Partner award. The recognition is a testament to the important work Sgt. Foster and his team do to keep children safe. bit.ly/NCPTF_Award_Fo…

This evening, ASP Troopers captured a shooting suspect, Daniel Wallace, 35, of Rosston, after a pursuit and exchange of gunfire in Nevada Co. This followed an earlier report of a shooting that left a 47-year-old Rosston man with life-threatening injuries. dps.arkansas.gov/news/asp-captu…

ASP's ICAC Task Force, in coordination with the Van Buren Police Department, Crawford Co. Sheriff’s Office, & Homeland Security Investigations, has arrested Van Buren police officer, Jason Scites, 45, charging him with felony Internet Stalking of a Child. dps.arkansas.gov/news/van-buren…

ASP is investigating a series of early morning wrecks that occurred along Interstate 30 westbound between Hope and Fulton, resulting in the deaths of three individuals and several injuries. dps.arkansas.gov/news/fatal-wre…

*UPDATE* As of 12 p.m., all lanes of I-30 in Hempstead County are now open.

*TRAFFIC ALERT* Three wrecks have disrupted traffic on WB I-30 from Hope to Fulton. Motorists urged to avoid that section, use U.S. 67 and expect significant delays. WB traffic flow will be impacted, if not at a standstill, from MMs 31 to 18. Live status: idrivearkansas.com

Arkansas State Police Troopers conducted a series of successful traffic stops along Interstate 40 between July 9 and July 13, resulting in the seizure of over 163 pounds of illegal marijuana and the arrest of multiple individuals on felony charges. dps.arkansas.gov/news/arkansas-…

I-40 in Conway will be shut down in both directions between exits 124 & 125 (near the old Salem Rd. exit) at 11 p.m. tonight so Entergy can make a repair. Please avoid the area. Motorists going west can take exit 125 & those going east can take exit 124 to use U.S. 64 to bypass.

Over the past weekend, ASP joined forces with @TNHighwayPatrol for a targeted enforcement operation along the I-40 corridor. This joint effort aimed to combat violent crime, impaired driving, drug trafficking, illegal firearms, & other criminal activities. dps.arkansas.gov/news/asp-and-t…

BENJAMIN SONG is wanted for Attempted Murder of a Federal Officer; Discharging a Firearm During, in Relation to, & in Furtherance of a Crime of Violence. SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS. Dallas field office requested neighboring states share this info - 1-800-CALL-FBI.

Arkansas State Police has arrested Richard Volz, 57, of Callaway, Florida, in connection with a fatal hit-and-run accident that occurred in October of 2023 near Glen Rose. dps.arkansas.gov/news/arkansas-…

THANKS to all who have taken the time to vote for ARKANSAS in the 12th annual AAST "Best Looking Cruiser" photo contest! Voting closes very soon — Friday, July 11, at 4 p.m. (CST). If you haven’t done so yet, we would be grateful for your vote for us at: surveymonkey.com/r/BestLookingC…

Please join us in congratulating these three Troopers who were approved for promotions by the ASP Commission upon the recommendation of Col. Mike Hagar during their meeting today! #ARStatePolice

ASP's ICAC Task Force, in partnership with local law enforcement agencies and Homeland Security Investigations, has arrested multiple individuals across Arkansas in connection with possession, distribution, and production of Child Sexual Abuse Material. dps.arkansas.gov/news/investiga…

On 07/07/2025, a Washington Co. Circuit Judge sentenced Alexander Rios-Rodriguez, 28, of Russellville, to 20 years in the AR DOC following his guilty plea to Negligent Homicide and 3 counts of 2nd-Degree Battery from a 2024 fatal drunk driving accident. dps.arkansas.gov/news/russellvi…

On May 20, 2025, former Marion County Airport Treasurer Douglas Starkey, 66, of Yellville, pleaded guilty in Marion County Circuit Court to one count of felony Theft of Property and one count of felony Abuse of Office. dps.arkansas.gov/news/former-ai…

We’d like to ask for your help with a PURSUIT — a pursuit to place in the 12th annual AAST Best Looking Cruiser Contest! Please vote for ARKANSAS (once per device): surveymonkey.com/r/BestLookingC… Voting ends this Friday, July 11, at 4 p.m. (CST), so PLEASE SHARE with everyone you know!

ASP is investigating a road rage incident involving gunfire that occurred shortly after midnight on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, on Interstate 40 in North Little Rock, resulting in the arrest of Jeff Mieknoin, 71, of Houston, Texas. dps.arkansas.gov/news/texas-man…

ASP's ICAC Task Force, in partnership with local, state, and federal agencies, has announced the successful completion of two primary operations, Operation Safe Online Summer (SOS) and Operation Cookie Crumbs, targeting online child exploitation. dps.arkansas.gov/news/asp-icac-…