Jury Awards Don Cook $900K in Excessive Force Case
A federal jury found Arkansas State Police liable after a trooper shot Cook in the face with a beanbag round during a 2020 Capitol protest.
Arkansas Crime News
For readers in Arkansas, this page covers criminal activity, law enforcement, the justice system and public safety. Reporting follows police procedures, court cases and safety initiatives throughout the state.
Criminal Justice
Arkansas Seeks to End Judicial District Consent Decree
The state attorney general moved to dissolve a 1991 order that created Black-majority judicial sub-districts in 21 counties.
Accidents
Arkansas to Observe National Slow Down, Move Over Day
State officials aim to honor roadside workers like Jacob Allen Marquis ahead of Saturday's national awareness campaign.
Drug Crime
Live Poll
Do you support increased police enforcement and inspections of commercial vehicles on your local highways?
Arkansas Police Launch Operation Highway Shield
State and federal agencies are conducting a 48-hour enforcement operation targeting unsafe commercial vehicle drivers.
Law Enforcement
Live Poll
Do you trust that local police departments are held accountable for officer misconduct in your area?
Arkansas Commission Reviews Officer Decertification Cases
State regulators are moving forward with decertification hearings for two former police officers following termination.
Sex Crimes
Arkansas Authorities Arrest 11 in Child Predator Sting
A multi-agency undercover operation led to the arrest of 11 individuals accused of stalking children online.
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Regular subjects here include police investigations, trial proceedings, sentencing outcomes and public safety policies. Reporting stretches from the capital to the rural counties that make up the state. The balance between state-level enforcement initiatives and jurisdictional autonomy remains a defining feature of the justice system here. Public safety concerns frequently shift based on legislative changes to sentencing laws and shifts in how resources are allocated to regional authorities.