CAMDEN, Ark. — The Arkansas Division of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (ADLEST) proudly announces the graduation of Class 2026-A from the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA) in Camden. The 77 graduating cadets represented 46 various departments during their completion of an intensive training program designed to prepare them for the responsibilities and challenges of…
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ASP Warns Public of Scam Calls Impersonating Icac Officers
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas State Police (ASP) is alerting the public to a recent scam in which callers falsely claim to be officers with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. Several Arkansas residents have reported receiving calls from individuals identifying themselves as “Officer Jackson” with ICAC and demanding a return call…
Arkansas DPS Celebrates Topping Out of New Crime Laboratory
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today marked a major milestone in the construction of the new Arkansas State Crime Laboratory (ASCL), celebrating the placement of the final structural beam during a topping‑out ceremony at the Northshore Drive project site. The state‑of‑the‑art facility will significantly expand Arkansas’ forensic science capacity, providing…
ASP Seizes Over 1,300 Pounds of Illegal Edible Products During I‑40 Traffic Stop
VAN BUREN, Ark. – On Saturday, April 4, 2026, around 6:30 p.m., an Arkansas State Police (ASP) Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling on Interstate 40 near the 2‑mile marker in Crawford County. Troopers searched the vehicle and discovered approximately 650 pounds of mushroom‑based edible gummies and 718 pounds of THC‑infused gummies. The…