Dyer Police Department

06/15/2026

Join the City of Dyer on June 26th as we celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with the largest firework display our community has ever seen!

Bring your family and friends for an evening of celebration, community, and patriotism. The firework show will begin at 8:30 PM and promises to be an unforgettable event.

Be sure to arrive early, as a special announcement will be made at 8:00 PM prior to the firework display.

We look forward to celebrating this historic milestone with you. See you on June 26th!

06/11/2026

🚔LAST CHANCE TO APPLY!🚓

The Alma Police Department’s Citizens Youth Academy is almost full! We only have a couple of spaces remaining for this exciting opportunity to learn about law enforcement, public safety, leadership, and community service.

The Citizens Youth Academy is open to students entering 7th through 12th grade who attend Alma School District schools, as well as homeschooled students who reside within the Alma School District.

📋 Applications are available for pickup at the Alma Police Department.

⏰ Application Deadline: July 1st

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unique behind-the-scenes experience with your Alma Police Department. Once these final spots are filled, registration will close!

The Academy will run July 20-24!!!

For more information, contact the Alma Police Department.

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

As many of you already know, our community experienced a tragic house fire in Dyer on June 3rd with a person trapped inside the residence.

Without hesitation, Deputy Gaines sprang into action, entering the burning home not once, but twice in an attempt to rescue the occupant. During this courageous act, Deputy Gaines suffered severe burns and was transported to the hospital, where he remained in the ICU for several days.

Deputy Gaines has a long road to recovery ahead of him, and now it’s our turn to support him as he has always supported our community.

The Dyer Police Department is asking citizens, local businesses, and community members to consider donating items for a silent auction that will be held this Friday June 12th at the Van Buren Boys & Girls Club to benefit Deputy Gaines and his family. Monetary donations are also greatly appreciated and will be used to purchase items for the auction. You can drop off these items at the Dyer City Hall 305 North Washington St. We ask that all items be turned in by 5 o’clock on June 11th. (479) 997-8557
There will also be a donation jar at the Dyer Fourth of July celebration on June 26th.

Deputy Gaines risked his own life in an effort to save another. We would like to show him just how much the City of Dyer appreciates his courage, dedication, and selfless service.

Thank you for your support, prayers, and generosity during this difficult time.

🚨 COMMUNITY SUPPORT NEEDED 🚨

Our community has always come together in times of need, and now it’s time to rally behind one of our own.

Deputy Robin Gaines was injured in the line of duty while entering a house fire to attempt life-saving measures for a citizen. As he focuses on recovery, we are asking local businesses and community members to help support Deputy Gaines and his family.

📅 Friday, June 12th
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Van Buren Boys & Girls Club

We are seeking:
💙 Monetary donations
💙 Gift certificates
💙 Items and services for our silent auction

Every donation, big or small, will help make this benefit a success and show Deputy Gaines how much his service and sacrifice mean to our community.

If your business would like to donate or you would like more information, please contact:
📞 Desaray Ganz – 479-739-7524
📞 Brooklyn Baker – 479-208-8015

Thank you for helping us support Deputy Robin Gaines and his family during this difficult time. Please share this post and help spread the word.

06/03/2026

The Dyer Police Department would like to recognize Deputy Robin Gaines of the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office for his bravery during this morning’s house fire in Dyer.

Deputy Gaines sustained 2nd and 3rd degree burns while attempting to rescue occupants from the burning home. His willingness to put himself in harm’s way to help others is a true testament to his dedication and courage.

Please keep Deputy Gaines in your thoughts and prayers as he recovers. We wish him a full and speedy recovery.

DEPUTY INJURED IN ATTEMPTED FIRE RESCUE: Crawford County Sheriff's Office Deputy Robin Gaines is in ICU with first, second, and third degree burns after racing into a burning home earlier this morning in Dyer, AR. 3 people made it out of the home but one person died. CCSO says, fortunately, his injuries are not life-threatening. Here is a look at this massive fire ~> https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1B7wHvZ32G/?mibextid=wwXIfr

In 2021 while working with the Fort Smith Police Department, then-Officer Gaines was stabbed by a man who had killed two family members. Gaines was able to fire and kill the assailant. He was later named in 2022 as the Arkansas Officer of the Year.

Here is a GoFundMe to help the officer’s family ~> https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-officer-robin-gaines-recovery

Updates ~> https://www.nwahomepage.com/river-valley-news/1-resident-killed-1-deputy-injured-in-early-morning-crawford-county-house-fire

05/29/2026

🚨Level 3 S*x Offender🚨
4923 Red Hill Rd
Convicted for the following
Knowing/Willingly exposing another to HIV.

05/22/2026

If you have any information, please contact Det. Shawn Taylor at the Alma Police Department.

Makinsey has been found safe ❤️

05/17/2026

The Dyer Police Department would like to ask our community to join us in praying for Officer Kyle Newman and the Fort Smith Police Department following this morning’s tragic shooting.

We pray for God’s healing hands to be upon Officer Newman and for strength, peace, and comfort for his family, his brothers and sisters in blue, and the entire Fort Smith community during this difficult time.

05/15/2026

🚨 LEVEL 3 S*X OFFENDER🚨
NOTIFICATION