BISCOE, Ark. — A Prairie County pursuit ended when a Ford F-150 crashed into a shed behind a home in Biscoe, where authorities later reported finding about 30 grams of suspected methamphetamine. The incident happened at about 12:51 p.m. Friday, June 19, on U.S. Highway 70 near the Biscoe Post [read more…]
Griffin: ‘Individuals who submit false claims, misuse Medicaid funds, or exploit programs intended to serve vulnerable Arkansans will face significant consequences’ LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing five Medicaid fraud arrests that were made by his Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) as part of [read more…]
TUCKER, Ark. — Arkansas State Police (ASP) Troopers seized 190 1-pound bags of illegal marijuana during a traffic stop Monday, June 22, 2026, on Interstate 40 at the 217-mile marker in Monroe County. Around 6 a.m., Troopers stopped a black Chevrolet Silverado for a traffic violation. During a search of [read more…]
By:Ainsley Platt, Arkansas Advocate The Arkansas Department of Agriculture said Wednesday that warm-blooded animals from states with confirmed New World screwworm detections — including household pets — cannot enter the Natural State without a recent veterinary inspection. Animals entering Arkansas from an infested zone “will be restricted according to established [read more…]
CONWAY, Ark. — A woman accused of speeding while holding a small dog led an Arkansas State Police trooper on a pursuit through Conway before driving into oncoming traffic and being stopped with a tactical maneuver, according to a report. The pursuit began around 2:39 p.m. June 3 as Trooper [read more…]
LONOKE COUNTY, Ark. — A judge has formally dismissed the murder case against Lonoke County sheriff candidate Aaron Spencer with prejudice, according to a court order filed Monday. Special Circuit Judge Ralph Wilson Jr. signed the order June 8, directing that Spencer be released from all bond obligations and conditions [read more…]
ARKADELPHIA, Ark. — The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees today approved a combined $402.6 million operating budget, as well as tuition and fees, for 2026-2027. Interim System President Robin Myers said the overall system budget reflects investments in retaining and recruiting employees, the addition of the College of [read more…]
HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. — A driver was arrested after authorities said he fled a traffic stop, drove the wrong way on a city street and ran from officers after a second Tactical Vehicle Intervention disabled his vehicle. Antonio Jermaine Walker was arrested after the May 21 pursuit, according to an [read more…]
ROLAND, Ark. — The Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday, May 25, 2026, in Pulaski County involving Arkansas State Park Rangers Around 6:15 p.m., Pulaski County Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a possible medical emergency at a residence in [read more…]
MONROE COUNTY, Ark. — Video obtained by NEA Report shows an Arkansas State Police pursuit that reached 107 mph before a Tactical Vehicle Intervention caused the fleeing vehicle to overturn. The pursuit happened on May 15 on U.S. Highway 49 in rural Monroe County after a trooper reported seeing a [read more…]
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