ASH FLAT · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
20/24
Ash Flat gets an A.
Arkansas FOIA gives 3 business days — among the fastest graded — and binding AG opinions. CourtConnect provides statewide free public case search. Booking photos public default.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Ash Flat.
COMPUTED 2026-06-10 23:59 UTC · SCORE 20/24
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Live · FBI Most Wanted · AR Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the AR field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · AR
Children Missing From Arkansas (Statewide)
Active Arkansas cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Kenneth Ward (AR)
Cassie Compton (AR)
Lavorn Frye (AR)
Maddison Ackerson (AR)
Jeffrey Smith (AR)
Matthew Crocker (AR)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
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Recent Arkansas Court Cases
Most recent Arkansas court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
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| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-bk-71152 | Drew Allen Smith | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 4:26-bk-71154 | Mellissa Lynn Brown-Upton | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 6:26-bk-71153 | Kirklyn Shane Sorrell | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-71155 | Kelly Danielle Parson | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-11812 | Ashley N. Parish | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 4:26-bk-11598 | Steve Clayton Elkins | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 3:26-bk-12296 | Sandra T Simmons | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-11845 | Sonye R Dent | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-11886 | Rita L. Settle | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-12298 | Robert Edward Purvis | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 3:26-bk-12297 | Robert Ankeny | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 3:26-bk-12299 | Julian A Malone | 06/10/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Sharp County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Sharp County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
How do I run a background check in Sharp?▼
Background checks in Sharp County, Arkansas run through state-level agencies, not the county. **Two main paths**: (1) **Arkansas State Police, Identification Bureau** — official state criminal history. Mailing address: 1 State Police Plaza Dr, Little Rock AR 72209, phone (501) 618-8000, https://dps.arkansas.gov/law-enforcement/arkansas-state-police/services-programs/criminal-background-checks/. **Fee**: **$22 per search** (with signed consent) or **$11 for volunteers**. Personal review (your own record) is also $22, fingerprint-based. Online portal at https://static.ark.org/asp/criminal — instant for most basic checks. For an FBI national check, fingerprints get forwarded for an additional $14.50 federal fee. (2) **Court records**: Arkansas Judiciary CourtConnect at https://caseinfo.aoc.arkansas.gov — free public case search covering Sharp County Circuit Court (felonies, divorce) and District Court (misdemeanors, traffic). (3) **Local arrest blotter**: Sharp County Sheriff inmate roster at https://www.sharpcountysheriff.com/roster — current bookings with charges and arresting agency. (4) **Sex offender check** (separate from background check): Arkansas Sex Offender Notification System at https://sexoffenderregistry.ar.gov/public/. **For employment use**, FCRA-compliant vendors (Checkr, Sterling, GoodHire) wrap state, FBI, court, county, and motor-vehicle searches into one report. **Limits**: ASP criminal history covers Arkansas convictions only. Juvenile and sealed cases excluded. **Sharp County size note**: with ~17,000 residents across small incorporated cities (Ash Flat, Cherokee Village, Hardy, Highland) plus large unincorporated areas, most local records are concentrated at the County Courthouse in Ash Flat (718 Ash Flat Dr). Sources: Arkansas State Police, Arkansas Judiciary, AR DPS, Sharp County Sheriff.
How do I find arrest records in Hardy?▼
Arrest records in Hardy, Arkansas (Sharp County) come from the agency that made the arrest. **Three sources**: (1) **Sharp County Sheriff's Office** at https://www.sharpcountysheriff.com — Sheriff's HQ at 718 Ash Flat Dr, Ash Flat AR 72513, phone (870) 994-7384. Live inmate roster (current arrests, name, charges, arresting agency, booking date) at https://www.sharpcountysheriff.com/roster. Roster includes arrests by Hardy PD, Ash Flat PD, Cherokee Village PD, and Sheriff's deputies. Alternate roster URL: https://www.myr2m.com/sharpcoroster/. (2) **Hardy Police Department** for arrests inside Hardy city limits, 122 S Spring St, Hardy AR 72542, phone (870) 856-3411 — for incident reports and case-specific records, file a written request under Arkansas FOIA. (3) **Cherokee Village PD** and **Ash Flat PD** for arrests in those city limits. (4) **Arkansas Judiciary CourtConnect** at https://caseinfo.aoc.arkansas.gov — once charges are filed (24–72 hours after arrest), the case appears here. Pick Sharp County, search by name. (5) **State prison**: Arkansas Department of Corrections at https://doc.arkansas.gov for sentenced felons. (6) **Authoritative personal record**: Arkansas State Police criminal history at https://dps.arkansas.gov/law-enforcement/arkansas-state-police/services-programs/criminal-background-checks/ — $22 with consent, $11 for volunteers. **For older arrests**, file an Arkansas FOIA request (Ark. Code § 25-19-101 et seq.) directly with the originating agency. Sharp County's incorporated cities are small (Hardy ~600 pop., Cherokee Village ~4,500, Ash Flat ~1,200) — most arrests flow through the Sheriff's Office. Sources: Sharp County Sheriff, Hardy PD, Arkansas Judiciary, AR DOC.
How do I check if there's an active warrant in Little Rock?▼
Three sources for active warrants in Little Rock. (1) **Pulaski County Sheriff's Office** at https://pcso.org — most county-level felony and unincorporated warrants. The PCSO Detention Facility is at 3201 W Roosevelt Rd, Little Rock AR 72204. Inmate roster (current detainees including booked warrants) at https://pulaski-so-ar.zuercherportal.com. (2) **Pulaski County District Court Warrants** at https://pulaskicountydc.com/warrants/, phone (501) 340-6850 — bench warrants for failure to appear in District Court (misdemeanors, traffic, city ordinance). The District Court can also tell you how to **clear the warrant** by appearing voluntarily (often a re-set hearing date with a $25–$100 motion fee, far better than getting picked up on a stop). (3) **Arkansas Judiciary CourtConnect** at https://caseinfo.aoc.arkansas.gov — every filed case shows whether a bench warrant has been issued for failure to appear; covers Pulaski Circuit Court (felonies, divorce) and District Courts statewide. (4) **Little Rock Police Department** for warrants from city-level cases: 700 W Markham St, Little Rock AR 72201, phone (501) 371-4621. (5) **Arkansas State Police Most Wanted** at https://dps.arkansas.gov for serious statewide fugitives. **What won't show up**: confidential warrants in active investigations and sealed indictments. **Strong recommendation**: if a warrant might be out for you, retain a defense attorney before walking into a station. A planned voluntary surrender — often with bond posted in advance — beats a traffic-stop arrest. Sources: Pulaski County Sheriff, Pulaski County District Court, Arkansas Judiciary.
What's the way to search for inmates in Union?▼
Searching for inmates in Union County, Arkansas (El Dorado) splits across three layers. (1) **Union County Jail** (county-level pre-trial and short-sentence inmates) — Union County Sheriff's Office, **250 American Rd, El Dorado AR 71730**, phone (870) 864-1970. Live inmate roster at https://www.unioncountysheriff.net/inmateRoster — name, booking number, age, sex, race, booking date. Alternate roster via Citizen Connect at https://cc.southernsoftware.com/bookingsearch/index.php?AgencyID=UnionCoAR. The Union County Sheriff also maintains a bail-bond book per Arkansas statute. Current detainee count typically runs around 200. (2) **Arkansas state prison inmates** (sentenced felons) — Arkansas Department of Corrections inmate population search at https://portal.arkansas.gov/service/ar-inmate-population-search/ or directly at https://doc.arkansas.gov. (3) **Federal inmates** — Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator at https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/. (4) **Court records** for any case that produced a charge — Arkansas Judiciary CourtConnect at https://caseinfo.aoc.arkansas.gov, pick Union County. (5) **El Dorado Police Department** for incident reports inside city limits, 200 W Main St, El Dorado AR 71730, (870) 881-4800. **Visitation, deposit accounts, and inmate phone**: contact the Union County Sheriff at (870) 864-1970. Sources: Union County Sheriff's Office, AR DOC, Federal BOP, Arkansas Judiciary.
How do I check if there's an active warrant in Arkansas?▼
Three reliable sources for active warrants in Arkansas. (1) **County Sheriff active warrant list** — most counties publish a public list. Sebastian (Fort Smith) at https://warrants.sebastiancountyar.gov/; Benton at https://sheriff.bentoncountyar.gov; Pulaski (Little Rock) at https://pcso.org; White at https://wcso.cc; Sharp at https://www.sharpcountysheriff.com. Some counties also use the **ISOMS Warrant Portal** at https://arccportal.isoms.cloud:8004/portal/Warrants. (2) **Arkansas Judiciary CourtConnect** at https://caseinfo.aoc.arkansas.gov — every filed case shows whether a bench warrant has been issued for failure to appear; covers Circuit (felonies, divorce) and District (misdemeanors, traffic) courts in all 75 counties. (3) **Arkansas State Police Most Wanted** at https://dps.arkansas.gov for serious statewide fugitives, plus the **U.S. Marshals Profiled Fugitives** at https://www.usmarshals.gov/what-we-do/fugitive-apprehension/profiled-fugitives for federal warrants. **Won't show up**: confidential warrants in active investigations, sealed indictments, juvenile-court warrants. Many low-level municipal warrants don't propagate to county or state systems and require a phone call to the issuing court. **Quash a warrant**: most courts allow a Motion to Quash that re-sets a hearing date for around $25–$100 motion fee — much better than a traffic-stop arrest. **Strong recommendation**: if a warrant might be out for you, retain a defense attorney before walking into a station. Voluntary surrender on planned terms — bond posted in advance — beats an unplanned arrest. Sources: county sheriffs, Arkansas Judiciary, Arkansas State Police, ISOMS Portal.
How do I confirm someone has died in Garland?▼
To confirm a death in Garland County, Arkansas (Hot Springs area), use one of three sources. (1) **Arkansas Department of Health, Vital Records Section** at https://healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/certificates-records/, Slot 44, 4815 W Markham St, Little Rock AR 72205, phone (501) 661-2336. **Certified death certificate**: $10 first / $8 each additional. (2) **Garland County Clerk** at the courthouse, 501 Ouachita Ave, Hot Springs AR 71901, phone (501) 622-3610 — same fee schedule, often faster turnaround for recent deaths. (3) **VitalChek** at https://www.vitalchek.com/v/vital-records/arkansas — 3–5 business day express shipping, +$5 processing + $1.85 ID verification fee. **Free informal confirmations** (not legal proof but useful for genealogy or initial verification): Social Security Death Master File via FamilySearch.org, Find A Grave at https://www.findagrave.com (cemetery records), local newspaper obituaries (the Sentinel-Record covers Hot Springs and surrounding Garland County). **Eligibility for the certified copy**: spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, legal representative, person with direct interest (Ark. Code § 20-18-305). Government ID required. **Records become public 50 years after death**. For an apostille (international use), order through ADH then submit to the Arkansas Secretary of State. Sources: Arkansas Department of Health, Garland County Clerk, VitalChek.
📊 Public Data Sources for Ash Flat, AR
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Ash Flat, AR · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
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.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
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Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
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.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in AR
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FDIC-insured banks in AR
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US Treasury sanctions list
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Public-company filings in AR
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501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for AR
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (AR) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Ash Flat, AR
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| ASH FLAT PHARMACY, INC. | ASH FLAT |
| ANTHONY DONCHEFF | ASH FLAT |
| DIVERSICARE LEASING CORP. | ASH FLAT |
| BRADLEY BIBB | ASH FLAT |
| RONALD YOW | ASH FLAT |
| DAVIS DRUG STORE INC | ASH FLAT |
| YOW CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC LLC | ASH FLAT |
| DAVIS DRUG STORE INC | ASH FLAT |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (AR) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
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| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-20 | Experian Information S | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-20 | ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP I | Incorrect information on your report |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Ash Flat, AR
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 1
| Bank | City |
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| FNBC Bank | Ash Flat |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from AR state + federal sources · no aggregators
FBI Field Office
Austin Woman Sentenced to Four Years in Federal Prison for Theft of More Than $1.7 Million from a Federally Funded Non-Profit Organization
Jun 4, 2026
doj_news
Homeland Security Task Force Investigation Uncovers Methamphetamine Conspiracy that Results in New York Man Being Sentenced to More Than 11 Years in Federal Prison
May 27, 2026
FBI Field Office
Mabelvale Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Fentanyl Resulting in Death
May 20, 2026
FBI Field Office
Australian Man Caught in Arkansas Sting Operation Sentenced to More Than 28 Years in Federal Prison for Child Exploitation Offenses
May 14, 2026
FBI Field Office
Rogers Middle School Teacher and Coach Sentenced to More Than 31 Years in Prison for Online Exploitation and Coercion of Minors
May 14, 2026
FBI Field Office
Pine Bluff Woman Sentenced to Three Years in Federal Prison for Theft of More Than $400,000 From Bank's Customers
May 6, 2026
FBI Field Office
Career Offender From Morrilton Sentenced to 13 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine
Apr 28, 2026
FBI Field Office
Missouri Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for Threatening a Federal Judge and a Federal Law Enforcement Officer
Apr 3, 2026
FBI Field Office
Defendant Who Conspired to Traffick Methamphetamine in Northeast Arkansas Sentenced to 11 Years in Federal Prison
Apr 3, 2026
FBI Field Office
Federal Operation Targeting Gun Violence in Helena-West Helena Leads to Seven Men Indicted
Mar 19, 2026
Federal Agency
Acting Secretary of Labor Sonderling advances US priorities at G7 meeting in Geneva
Jun 10, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Ash Flat
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Arkansas State Police arrest person of interest in Ash Flat double homicide
OAK GROVE HEIGHTS, Ark. – Arkansas State Police troopers have arrested a person of interest in connection to a double homicide in Ash Flat. ASP officials said Jacob Lowell Smith wa…
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Person of interest in Ash Flat double homicide arrested on parole violation - The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Person of interest in Ash Flat double homicide arrested on parole violation The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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Police arrest suspect in Ash Flat double homicide investigation - thv11.com
Police arrest suspect in Ash Flat double homicide investigation thv11.com
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Police investigate bomb threats at Walmart stores in Batesville, Ash Flat - White River Now
Police investigate bomb threats at Walmart stores in Batesville, Ash Flat White River Now
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Sharp County Arkansas Sheriff’s Report - Ozark Radio News
Sharp County Arkansas Sheriff’s Report Ozark Radio News
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Multiple Arkansas police agencies involved in arrest of double-homicide person of interest - KATV
Multiple Arkansas police agencies involved in arrest of double-homicide person of interest KATV
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Person of interest in double homicide arrested in Greene County - K8 News | Jonesboro, Arkansas
Person of interest in double homicide arrested in Greene County K8 News | Jonesboro, Arkansas
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Joe Dale Weaver Obituary February 7, 2026 - Qualls Funeral Homes
Joe Dale Weaver Obituary February 7, 2026 Qualls Funeral Homes