WARREN, Ark. – Trooper First Class TreVaughn Moore of the Arkansas State Police was recognized as Bradley County’s Law Enforcement Officer of the Year during the 2024 Arkansas State Police Officer of the Year Awards luncheon. The event, held at the Benton Events Center, exclusively honored the exceptional service of Arkansas State Police Troopers and was hosted by Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin.
Now in its 22nd year, the annual ceremony celebrates the dedication and bravery of Arkansas State Police personnel. This year, 31 troopers from 29 counties were honored with county-level awards, with two receiving regional Officer of the Year accolades. Corporal Marcus Simpson of Jackson County was named Northeast Regional Officer of the Year, while Trooper First Class Austin Duncan of Saline County received the Central Regional Officer of the Year award.
About the Awards
The Arkansas State Police Officer of the Year Awards were established to acknowledge exemplary service within the Arkansas State Police. This prestigious event brings together troopers, their families, and state leaders to celebrate the achievements of those who go above and beyond in their duties to ensure the safety of Arkansans.
For Bradley County and beyond, the ceremony reflects the professionalism and dedication of the state’s premier law enforcement agency.
Troopers who received County Law Enforcement Officer of the Year:
Bradley County
Trooper First Class TreVaughn Moore
Chicot County
Trooper David Menotti Jr.
Clay County
Trooper Christian Underwood
Columbia County
Trooper Justin Cherry
Craighead County
Special Agent Heath Gurley
Crittenden County
Trooper Dairren Evans
Trooper Dylan Evans
Corporal Billy Martin
Cross County
Trooper First Class Kristopher McCrea
Dallas County
Trooper Jimmy Plyler Jr.
Franklin County
Trooper Dalton Lewis
Fulton County
Sergeant Justin Nowlin
Garland County
Trooper Justin Parker
Hempstead County
Trooper First Class Trevor Dew
Jackson County | NORTHEAST REGION WINNER
Corporal Marcus Simpson
Jefferson County
Trooper James Harrell
Lee County
Special Agent James Collins
Little River County
Trooper First Class Ian Nelson
Logan County
Corporal Jed Bolyard
Lonoke County
Trooper Ana Escamilla
Monroe County
Trooper Gavin Taylor
Phillips County
Trooper Dairren Evans
Prairie County
Trooper Rand Lace
Pulaski County
Special Agent Travis May
St. Francis County
Trooper Blake Irvin
Saline County | CENTRAL REGION WINNER
Trooper First Class Austin Duncan
Scott County
Trooper Justin Shackleford
Sebastian County
Trooper Tucker Phelps
Stone County
Special Agent Drew Widner
Van Buren County
Special Agent Kevin Brown
Washington County
Special Agent Heath Gurley
