Deputy Communications Director, Arkansas Department of Public Safety. Drone Pilot. Hog Fan.
Benton, ar
Joined February 2011
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ASP SWAT assisted Crossett PD during a standoff with a barricaded, armed suspect on Oct. 30, that ended with a 16-year-old hostage being brought to safety. Suspect Joe Washington Jr., 56, was found in the home with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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***UPDATE: IN CUSTODY!***
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ASP CID is investigating the death of Wade May, 32, a Varner Unit inmate who reported a neck wound following an attack by another inmate around 4:30 p.m., on Oct. 29. He was pronounced dead a short time later after being transported to JRMC in Pine Bluff.
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A career dedicated to serving Arkansas.
Before he retires, join us for a special podcast conversation with ADEM Director AJ Gary as he reflects on his time leading the agency.
Listen now:
Spotify - open.spotify.com/episode/0Uf…
YouTube - youtu.be/kIpy1FjrVOM
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ASP Sgt. Corwin Battle, Commander of the ICAC Task Force and CID Special Agent Roy Moomey recently participated in a week-long Victim Identification Operation hosted by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) in Virginia.
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ARKANSAS INMATE ESCAPEE ALERT
Rodney Jermaine Smith, 41
ESCAPED FROM:
Brinkley PD Jail (Monroe County, Ark.)
THE PUBLIC SHOULD NOT APPROACH OR ATTEMPT TO DETAIN HIM.
Anyone with information should call 911, Brinkley PD at 870-734-3434, or ASP Troop D at 870-633-1454.
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At the request of Carroll Co. Sheriff’s Office, ASP CID is investigating the homicide of Kevin Rogers, 61, of Green Forest, whose body was discovered on Oct. 3.
Rogers’ girlfriend, Ashley Hunt, 32, was arrested and jailed on a charge of 2nd-Degree Murder.
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*TRAFFIC ADVISORY*
Interstate 55 Northbound, between mile markers 21–23, is shut down due to multiple crashes. Traffic is being diverted at the 21 NB exit (Turrell). Expect a travel delay while the scene is being cleared.
Check real-time traffic status: idrivearkansas.com/
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At the request of the Hot Spring County Sheriff’s Office, Special Agents with ASP's Criminal Investigation Division are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred near Malvern on September 28, around 7 p.m., resulting in the death of Michael Torchia, 31.
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***UPDATE: FOUND SAFE!***
Thank you for sharing.
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Arkansas Division of Emergency Management (ADEM) Director AJ Gary has announced that he will retire from his role as ADEM Director and State Homeland Security Advisor on November 1, 2026.
To read the full release, visit:
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ARKANSAS MISSING/ENDANGERED CHILD ADVISORY
Missing from: Camp (Fulton County)
Joselyn Marie Hancock, Age 13
White Female / 5' 4" / 110 lbs.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office at (870) 895-2601.
*PLEASE SHARE*
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This week, FEMA R6 Grant Management Division team had a grants collaboration with @AR_Emergencies to provide real-time technical assistance on procedural requirements. Through side-by-side engagement, we continue to make progress for both Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation.
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On Sept. 23, within a span of 2 hours and occurring only 5 miles apart, ASP Troopers seized approximately 59 pounds of illegal marijuana, 200 grams of THC vape products & $4,510 in cash in 2 traffic stops on I-40 in Pope County, resulting in 3 arrests.
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At the request of Eudora PD (EPD), ASP CID is investigating the fatal stabbing of Debra Cooper, 65, that occurred in Eudora on the afternoon of September 22.
Homicide suspect Caleb Johnson, 40, was taken into custody by EPD officers at the scene.
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Kaleigh Reaves, 24, of Little Rock, has been charged in a Sept. 14 pedestrian fatality that occurred on I-430, claiming the life of a 36-year-old Hot Springs woman.
Reaves turned herself in at Pulaski County District Court on Sept. 18.
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Bunker Fire Update: 2,849 acres, 75% contained as of 6 p.m. today.
State and federal crews will continue surveillance and suppression efforts as containment progresses. Aerial resources remain active, and a no-drone/fly zone remains in place.
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Thank you to our FEMA partners for their swift action in approving the FMAG, ensuring critical support reached Arkansas without delay.
We have approved a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) for Arkansas to support locally-led efforts to fight the Bunker Fire. FMAG funds provide additional support to the state to help with firefighting expenses for tools, supplies, and more. fema.gov/FMAG
ALT Helicopter dropping water on a wildfire with text about fire management assistance grants from FEMA.
