Jackson County

Former Swifton Officer Arrested for Arson

SWIFTON, Ark. — On Monday, October 13, 2025, Special Agents of the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) arrested Benjamin Drake Slagley, 30, on one count of Arson. The arrest follows an investigation into a fire at Slagley’s residence in Swifton, reported on August 30, 2025.

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office requested ASP CID after Slagley, then a Swifton police officer, contacted 911 to report the fire at his home.

Following the incident, Slagley resigned from his position.

Agents took Slagley into custody and transported him to the Jackson County Detention Center.


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