Jacksonville Police Department, Arkansas

06/25/2026

Scam Alert: The Jacksonville Police Department has received information that there are persons calling citizens claiming to represent the Jacksonville Police Department and associated lobbyist groups. The caller is asking for donations to help Arkansas Law Enforcement Agencies. This call is a scam. The Jacksonville Police Department is not currently involved in any telephone fundraising efforts.

06/25/2026

The Jacksonville Police Department is requesting assistance identifying the male shown above. The male is a suspect in a shooting that occurred on 6/19/2026. If you have any information on the individual above, please contact Detective Burke at (501) 982-3191, extension 6478 and reference report number 26-02486.

06/24/2026

HEADS UP: The intersection of N First Street and Vandenberg Boulevard will be closed overnight, from 8 p.m. Thursday, June 25 to 5 a.m. Friday, June 26, for final striping. Phased closures of TP White Drive will also take place during this time.

Signs will be in place to help guide drivers during the overnight closures.

🚧 OVERNIGHT CLOSURE FOR N FIRST/VANDENBERG INTERSECTION, PHASED CLOSURES ON TP WHITE DRIVE 6/25 🚧
According to the Arkansas Department of Transportation and the Connecting Arkansas Program, final striping will take place on Thursday evening.

Weather permitting, the intersection at N First Street and Vandenberg Boulevard will be closed from 8 p.m. Thursday. June 25 to 5 a.m. Friday, June 26. During that time, phased closures of TP White Drive will also be in effect.

Signs will be in place to help guide drivers during the overnight closures.

For more information about Job CA0604, please visit https://connectingarkansasprogram.com/corridors/highway-67-pulaski-lonoke-county/

06/23/2026

HEADS UP: Final paving along the I-57 frontage roads will begin tomorrow, Wednesday, June 24, weather permitting.

Drivers should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes.

🚧 FINAL PAVING ALONG I-57 FRONTAGE ROADS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN THIS WEEK 🚧
According to the Arkansas Department of Transportation and the Connecting Arkansas Program, final paving along I-57's frontage roads in Jacksonville is scheduled to begin this week. Weather permitting, final paving on the frontage roads along Interstate 57 will begin Wednesday, June 24. Drivers should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes.

For more information about Job CA0604, please visit https://connectingarkansasprogram.com/corridors/highway-67-pulaski-lonoke-county/

06/20/2026

JACKSONVILLE, AR – On June 19th, 2026, at approximately 1552 hours, Jacksonville Police responded to a shots fired call in the 1200 block of S. Hwy 161. During the investigation, it was determined there was one gunshot victim, who had been transported to an area hospital. This is an ongoing investigation and more information will be released as it becomes available.

06/18/2026

City offices will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. Police, Fire, Dispatch and EMS services will remain operational at all times.

In observance of Juneteenth, Jacksonville City offices will be closed Friday, June 19, 2026. Police, Fire, EMS and Dispatch services will remain operational at all times.

06/16/2026

JACKSONVILLE, AR – Rayshaun Pitts, a suspect in the May 17th shooting of a 6-year-old boy, has been taken into custody. Pitts was located in St. Paul, MN by the U.S. Marshal Service, who has been assisting with this investigation. This is an ongoing investigation, and more information will be released as it becomes available.

06/12/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Our Newly Promoted Officers! 🎉
The Jacksonville Police Department is proud to recognize four outstanding members of our team who have earned well-deserved promotions. Their dedication, leadership, and commitment to serving our community continue to make a difference every day.
Pictured left to right:
👮 Captain Steve Bouwknegt — promoted from Lieutenant to Captain

👮 Lieutenant Jeremiah Murphy — promoted from Sergeant to Lieutenant

👮 Lieutenant Jordan Cline — promoted from Sergeant to Lieutenant

👮 Sergeant Devin Junior — promoted from Officer to Sergeant
Please join us in congratulating these dedicated public servants on this exciting milestone. Their hard work and service reflect the very best of our department and the community we're honored to protect.
Thank you for your continued service! 💙

06/11/2026

🎓 Congratulations to our newest Citizens Police Academy graduates! 🎓

This week we celebrated 4 community members who completed our 8-week Citizens Police Academy — a hands-on program that takes residents behind the scenes to see how their police department works every day.

Over eight weeks, our graduates learned about everything that goes into keeping our community safe and got a firsthand look at the people and work behind the badge.

Thank you for your curiosity, your commitment, and your partnership. Congratulations, graduates! 👏

06/06/2026

The Jacksonville Police Department is proud to congratulate Officer Brian Farmer on graduating from the Joint Police Academy in North Little Rock.

The Joint Police Academy is a 21-week basic training program that prepares recruits with the foundational skills, knowledge, and discipline needed to serve and protect their communities. Completing the academy marks an important milestone at the start of a law enforcement career.

We are proud to welcome Officer Farmer to the Jacksonville Police Department and look forward to seeing him serve our community with dedication and integrity.

Please join us in congratulating Officer Farmer on this well-earned achievement!