Garland County Sheriff's Office

06/12/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Garland County Sheriff’s Office

Missing Persons/Juveniles – Public Assistance Requested.

The Garland County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing person and juveniles

Name: Andrea Smith

Age: 21

Race: White

Gender: Female

Height: 5’8”

Weight: 130

Hair: Brown

Eyes: Brown

Last Known Location: North St., Perry Arkansas

Medical Issues: none

Tattoos/Scars/or distinguishing marks: “Allie” on right arm, Tattoo of a bird on left arm, Tattoo of butterfly on right hand

Andrea also has her 3-year-old daughter (Cheyenne) and 1-year-old son (Zane) with her

Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts is urged to contact the Garland County Sheriff’s Office at 501-622-3660 or dial 911 immediately.

06/10/2026

***Press Release***

Garland County Sheriff’s Office Claims Battle of the Badge Victory

On June 6, 2026, the Garland County Sheriff’s Office participated in the Battle of the Badge during Hot Springs’ annual Running of the Tubs bathtub races. The event is a friendly rivalry among the Garland County Sheriff’s Office, the Hot Springs Police Department, and the Hot Springs Fire Department. This year, the Sheriff’s Office put its title on the line as the reigning champion of the 2025 Battle of the Badge.

Sheriff Mike McCormick is proud to announce that the Sheriff’s Office was victorious and has once again been named the winner of the 2026 Battle of the Badge competition. The Sheriff’s Office will continue to hold bragging rights for another year.

This friendly competition showcases the strong partnerships among local public safety agencies, bringing first responders together in a spirited display of teamwork, community involvement, and good-natured rivalry.

06/07/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Garland County Sheriff’s Office

Missing Person – Public Assistance Requested.

The Garland County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing person.

Name: EVANS, JOSEPH W

Age: 64

Race: WHITE

Gender: MALE

Height: 5’9

Weight: 150

Hair: GRAY

Eyes: BLUE

Last Known Location: 3500 block of Albert Pike

Clothing: Gray shirt stating “This is what ___ looks like”

Medical Issues:

Tattoos/Scars/or distinguishing marks: none

Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts is urged to contact the Garland County Sheriff’s Office at 501-622-3660 or dial 911 immediately.

06/04/2026

Congratuations!!!
Chief Elrod is pleased to present Deputy Jimmy Caldwell with his 15 years of service award with the Garland County Sheriff's Office
and, selected by their peers as the Garland County Sheriff's Office Employee of the month is Deputy JT Dodge for April 2026 and Corporal Shane Tatum for May 2026.

Thank you for your continued loyal service to the people of Garland County, we are grateful for you!

05/27/2026

The Garland County Sheriff’s Office would like to make the public aware of a scam that has recently been reported in Garland County and surrounding jurisdictions.

In these incidents, unknown individuals are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to simulate the voice of a victim’s family member or loved one. The caller claims to be an EMT and has some information on the family member. They then change their story and state they are part of a cartel; the family member is in danger and demands money while threatening harm if instructions are not followed.

In reported cases, the intended victims were able to contact their family members directly and confirm they were safe.

If you receive a call of this nature:

• Remain calm
• Do not give out any personal information
• Contact law enforcement and your loved one immediately

If you believe a loved one may truly be in danger or you receive one of these calls, contact the 911 or the Garland County Sheriff’s Office at 501-622-3660 immediately.

05/26/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Garland County Sheriff’s Office

Missing Person – Public Assistance Requested.

The Garland County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing person.

Name: Heather Sellers

Age: 35

Race: White

Gender: Female

Height: 6’0”

Weight: 205

Hair: Brown

Eyes: Hazel

Last Known Location: Harbor House, 812 Mtn. Pine Rd, Hot Springs, AR

Clothing: unknown

Medical Issues: none

Tattoos/Scars/or distinguishing marks: “Rudy” tattoo on left leg.

Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts is urged to contact the Garland County Sheriff’s Office at 501-622-3660 or dial 911 immediately.

No photo was provided by the complainant.

05/24/2026

05/21/2026

**Press Release**
Garland County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff Mike McCormick

On May 20, 2026, at approximately 12:48, the Garland County Communications Center received multiple 911 calls in reference to shots fired at 157 Copper Penny Trail. Garland County Sheriff Deputies responded and located an unresponsive male subject lying in the yard. Lifesaving measures were attempted by first responders; with the subject subsequently being pronounced deceased.

Patrol deputies encountered three subjects on scene, all three subjects were detained with one of those persons being identified as, 43-year-old Matthew Hartman. Garland County Sheriff Investigators responded for the investigation and crime scene processing. Hartman was interviewed and later transported to the Garland County Detention Center. Hartman is being charged with Murder in the Second degree and is being held on a $150,000 bond.
The incident is an ongoing investigation by the Garland County Sheriff’s Office.

05/20/2026

**Press Release**
Garland County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff Mike McCormick

On May 19, 2026 at approximately 8:04 p.m., the Garland County 911 Communications Center received a call in reference to a shooting with one individual being injured at 260 Hacienda Road. Garland County Sheriff Deputies responded to the address locating one unresponsive male subject inside the residence. Lifesaving measures were attempted by first responders; with the subject subsequently being pronounced deceased.

Patrol deputies encountered 27-year-old male, Julis Robinson Lark, still on scene and identifed as the alleged shooter. Garland County Sheriff Criminal Investigators responded for the investigation and crime scene processing. Lark taken into custody and transported to the Garland County Detention Center, where he is currently held on a $150,000 bond for the criminal charge of Murder 2nd Degree.

The incident is an ongoing investigation by the Garland County Sheriff’s Office.

05/20/2026

Please join us in congratulating Deputy Stacie Robbins for being selected by her peers as the Garland County Sheriff's Detention Center of the Month for April 2026.

Deputy Robbins your hard work and dedication are truly appreciated!