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Arkansas State Police have released a new photo of a person of interest in the July 26 double homicide at Devil's Den State Park, where a Prairie Grove couple was killed while hiking; authorities seek public assistance in identifying the suspect and vehicle involved.
Arkansas State Police released a sketch of a white male suspect in a double homicide at Devil's Den State Park, describing him as medium build, wearing dark clothing, sunglasses, fingerless gloves, and last seen driving a Mazda with a taped license plate on Highway 170 or 220.
A double homicide occurred at Devil’s Den State Park in Arkansas, where a couple was attacked while hiking with their daughters; authorities are seeking the public's help to identify a suspect described as a white male in a long-sleeved shirt, dark pants, and a black backpack, driving a possibly taped Mazda, as they continue their investigation.
Arkansas State Police clarified that their police presence in Fort Smith was part of a planned operation unrelated to the search for Grant Hardin, although they are also working to locate him in collaboration with the Arkansas Department of Corrections.
One person was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Jonesboro, Arkansas, after police responded to a disturbance. At least one officer was taken to the hospital, and the Arkansas State Police has taken over the investigation. Further details are currently unavailable.
Rick Allen Headley, a man serving life without parole for killing his wife, has confessed to the murder of Sabrina Underwood, a woman who went missing 32 years ago in Arkansas. Underwood's remains were discovered months after her disappearance, but her case remained unsolved until a fellow inmate claimed that Headley had confessed to the crime. Headley provided details of the murder during an interview with Arkansas State Police investigators. He is now facing first-degree murder charges and is scheduled to appear in court in November.
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders defends the state's purchase of a $19,000 lectern, stating that it was not paid for by taxpayers and can be used by multiple officials over the next seven and a half years. The purchase has faced criticism, leading to calls for an audit. State records show that the Republican Party of Arkansas reimbursed the state for the lectern, and questions have been raised about the cost and approval process. A lawyer representing a client claims that the governor's office interfered with a records request related to the purchase. The controversy continues as a lawsuit is filed to obtain access to documents regarding the governor's use of a state plane.
Two baby girls, aged 11 months and 1 year, along with a 19-year-old woman, were shot in East Memphis. The babies were taken to the hospital in critical condition but are expected to recover, while the woman's injuries were non-critical. Four suspects fled the scene and led police on a chase into Arkansas, where they were apprehended by Arkansas State Police. Further details about the charges they face are yet to be disclosed.
The Arkansas State Police engaged in a second car chase of the day, with the Jonesboro Police Department assisting. The chase ended on 2nd Street and West Forrest, but details are limited at this time.
Two people have been arrested after a police chase occurred throughout Jonesboro, Arkansas, causing several crashes and traffic disruptions. The chase began on Nestle Road and ended in the Windover Heights neighborhood, where police arrested a male and female. No civilians or troopers were hurt during the chase, and the suspects were taken to the hospital with no life-threatening injuries. The cause of the chase is still unknown.
Jonathan Cody Noel, a 34-year-old man from Brookland, died in a head-on collision between his SUV and a dump truck on Highway 49 in Brookland, Arkansas. The truck driver suffered minor injuries. Witnesses said the dump truck swerved to avoid the collision and ended up in a ditch. The highway was closed for nearly two hours as crews worked to clear the scene.