Blytheville Police Dept

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers and father figures in our community and within our department.
Today, we honor the men who lead with strength, integrity, and compassion both at home and in service to others. Many of our officers balance the responsibilities of protecting our community while also being dedicated fathers, mentors, and role models to their families.
From all of us at the Blytheville Police Department, we wish you a safe, happy, and blessed Father’s Day. fathers day

06/10/2026

Media Advisory

Two arrested in ex*****on of search warrant

Blytheville, AR – On June 9, 2026, Agents with the Blytheville Police Department, Osceola Police Department and Mississippi County Sheriff’s Office assigned to the 2nd Judicial Drug Task Force, along with the assistance of the Blytheville Police Department Special Response Team successfully executed a search warrant in the 200 Block of N 22nd St in Blytheville.

Agents recovered approximately 110 Grams of Crack Co***ne, 175 Fentanyl Pills, 1.87 grams of Fentanyl Powder, 83 grams of Methamphetamine and various items used in the distribution of narcotics.

Arrested were Damon Henderson (45, Blytheville) and Brionna Hoy (36, Blytheville). Both were charged with Possession of Controlled Substance Schedule I,II > 10 grams < 200 Grams X2
Manufacturing co***ne > 10 grams < 200 grams, Manufacturing Drug Paraphernalia, Trafficking Fentanyl, and Maintaining a Drug Premises. Both individuals appeared in Blytheville District Court on June 10, 2026 and were bound over to Circuit Court and both were given a $200,000 cash bond.

The Blytheville Police Department will stay committed to remove violent crime and narcotics from our community.

Sgt. Robin Haught-Angel
Public Information Officer

06/08/2026

The Blytheville Police Department wishes to congratulate Lt. M. Foster, Lt. J. Nelson, and Cpt. B. Hall on their recent completion of Arkansas Leader. Arkansas Leader is a prestigious one week class co-sponsored by the Criminal Justice Institute and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This course focused on topics such as leadership and critical issues in modern policing. (Pictured L to R: Chief J. Fraizer, Cpt B Hall, Lt. J. Nelson, Lt. M. Foster, and Cpt. J. Simpkins)

06/07/2026

***CANCEL BOLO***
Ms. Young has been located and family are headed to her location. Thank you to everyone for your assistance!

***BOLO MISSING ELDERLY***
Please be on the lookout for Chris Young, 78 years of age, last seen this morning around 7:35 wearing a white long sleeve shirt, khaki pants, and a light brown wig. Ms. Young should be driving a silver Mitsubishi Outlander Arkansas Tag AIR65H. Family believes she’s headed toward Nashville area. Ms. Young has a history of dementia. If you see Ms. Young or the vehicle she’s driving please call 911 or the Blytheville Police Department 870-763-4411 IMMEDIATELY!

06/03/2026

The Blytheville Police Department is pleased to announce the promotion of Andrew Wyles to the rank of Sergeant in the Patrol Division. Sgt. Wyles has an extensive law enforcement career and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his shift. We are proud to see Sgt. Wyles step into his new role as Patrol Sergeant. Congratulations Sgt. Wyles! (Pictured: Chief Frazier and Sgt. Wyles, Cpt. J. Simpkins and Sgt. Wyles)

05/28/2026

05/22/2026

The Blytheville Police Department Administrative Offices will close today, Friday May 22, 2026, at noon. Those offices will also be closed Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. Offices will reopen Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at normal business hours. Dispatch and Police services are available 24/7.

05/22/2026

***TRAFFIC ALERT***

Blytheville Police Department is currently working an accident scene and due to the power poles being damaged, we urge the public to stay clear of the area of: MLK overpass to the light at Main St, Leclede to Walnut, Holland to Main, Holland to Walnut, and Main up to O’rileys. Once the scene is safe, traffic will resume as normal.

05/18/2026

The Blytheville Police Department is pleased to announce that Sgt. Stephanie Kirk and Sgt. Robin Haught-Angel have recently completed the School of Law Enforcement Supervision (SLES) through the Criminal Justice Institute. This course is exclusively designed to provide first and second line supervisors with the fundamental skills they will need to become effective managers over the course of their careers. (Pictured L to R: Cpt. J. Simpkins, Sgt. S. Kirk, Chief J. Frazier, Sgt. R. Haught-Angel, and Lt. J. Nelson)