Friendly reminder:
#FBI
social media accounts are for informational purposes only.
Submit tips about suspected federal crimes online at or contact your local FBI office.
A $50 gift card.
That's what Cody Hogan of Leachville, AR allegedly offered a parent to molest their child!
Jonesboro
#FBI
agents arrested Hogan recently, and we found 20+ sexually explicit photos of girls aged 4-8.
We'll never stop protecting
#AR
kids from predators!
#ARnews
#BREAKING
Stuart Adams was just sentenced to 15 years in prison for distributing child pornography! Great work by our partners
@EDARNEWS
with the prosecution. We know there are more
#predators
out targeting
#Arkansas
children, so call the
#FBI
if you have any information!
#ARnews
While you
#stayhome
, check out the
#FBI
's Instagram account! There are some fantastic photos highlighting our mission to uphold the Constitution and protect the American people. View more of our photos here:
#ARnews
#BREAKING
Simon Ang, a
@UArkansas
professor, was just charged with wire fraud. Ang allegedly had close ties to the
#Chinese
government, which he failed to disclose as required when receiving grant money from
@NASA
. More about this
#FBI
case here:
#ARnews
Remember when we told you
#China
was targeting
#COVID19
research institutions through
#cyber
network compromises? Well, it looks like
#Russia
just jumped on that bandwagon because now they're targeting our research organizations too!
More here:
#ARnews
There's no way Hogan would be in custody without tremendous help from our partners at
@TheJonesboroPD
and
@FBIJacksonville
. Also, a huge shout-out to the prosecutors at
@USAO_MDFL
for their work on this case!
More details about this case here:
#ARnews
Just let this sink in: If you are an American adult, it is more likely than not that
#China
has stolen your personal data.
Read more about the threat the Chinese government poses here:
#ARnews
Today,
#FBI
Little Rock and DEA executed a large-scale operation targeting 80 alleged gang members and drug traffickers.
This operation is the result of 3 federal investigations into rival gangs (EBK and Murder Mobb) responsible for violence throughout central
#Arkansas
.
#ARnews
#BREAKING
Three juveniles were arrested overnight for posting hoax threats against
@SylvanHillsHigh
. Arkansas students: don't post hoax threats! We treat every threat as credible, and we will use all available
#FBI
and
#police
resources to track you down and arrest you.
#ARnews
#BREAKING
Former Crawford Co. SO deputies Levi White and Zackary King were arrested by
#FBI
agents and charged with federal civil rights offenses for their actions during an arrest at a gas station in Mulberry, AR on August 21, 2022.
More here:
#ARnews
L.A. City Councilman and Reserve Police Officer Mitchell Englander was a
#corrupt
public servant who enjoyed pricey hotel rooms furnished with female escorts & bottle service.
@FBILosAngeles
brought him to justice!
More on Englander's case here:
#ARnews
It’s unthinkable, but every year, thousands of children become victims of sexual abuse and online predators. The
#FBI
has an entire team dedicated to protecting children. Read more on how you can keep kids safe here:
#ARnews
Alongside our Arkansas neighbors and partners, we are fervently praying for the two
@PBPoliceDept
officers who were shot earlier today. We are assisting
@ARStatePolice
and Pine Bluff PD with the ongoing investigation.
#ARnews
Last night,
@LRpolice
Officer James Phillips rescued a 2-year-old boy who was choking on candy. Officer Phillips quickly performed the Heimlich maneuver and likely saved the child's life.
Awesome work, Officer Phillips! We're proud to have partners like you in our city!
#ARnews
Robert Shiflet, a former youth pastor in
#Arkansas
and
#Texas
, was recently indicted on federal charges of illegal sexual contact with minors. The
#FBI
is asking anyone with information about him or his victims to call 1-800-CALL-FBI.
#ARnews
#ALERT
These cards do not carry the force of law. The "Freedom to Breathe Agency" or "FTBA" is not a government agency. Do not be fooled by the misappropriation of the
#DOJ
eagle and seal.
#ARnews
Former Judge David Carruth, of Clarendon, was arrested today by
#FBI
Little Rock agents on charges of wire fraud, bribery, making false statements, and obstruction of justice. If convicted, Carruth faces up to 20 years in prison.
More here:
#ARnews
It's
#HappeningNow
!
Welcome to the
@FBILittleRock
Live Chat! Here's how we do it:
Submit questions for our Evidence Response Team (ERT) team using
#AskERT
, and we'll try to tweet an answer back in real-time.
You're now live with ERT members from the
#FBI
Little Rock Office!
#BREAKING
Former University of
#Arkansas
professor Simon Ang was just sentenced to 12 months for lying to
#FBI
Little Rock agents about his work on behalf of the People's Republic of
#China
.
More info about the Ang's criminal conduct here:
#ARnews
We are heartbroken by the death of
#Police
Officer Travis Wallace, and we mourn alongside our Helena-West Helena partners.
Our most sincere prayers are offered up for Officer Wallace's family, friends, and colleagues.
Rest in peace Officer Travis Wallace.
#FallenHero
#ARnews
#BREAKING
Justin Palmer of
#Jonesboro
was just charged with production of child pornography! Agents arrested him on Friday.
@EDARNEWS
is prosecuting his case.
Let it be known:
#FBI
agents will use all available federal resources to make sure child predators go to prison!
#ARnews
#BREAKING
@MissingKids
has experienced a 98.66% increase in online enticement reports between January - September of 2020 compared to the same time period last year.
Nearly double the amount of attempted enticements of children online... just let that sink in.
#ARnews
#LiveScam
A scammer just called our
#FBI
office posing as a "Social Security Agent."
We typically urge people to hang up on scammers, but in this case, we want to see how these guys operate.
Follow along as we take you into the criminal world of phone scammers!
#ARnews
#ARnews
Follow us today to learn what our Evidence Response Team (ERT) is like at the
#FBI
Little Rock Field Office. We'll be highlighting unique aspects of our ERT and the employees who make this specialized unit truly exceptional! Follow along and learn about a
#DaywithERT
!
On this night, 19 years ago:
Friends made future plans they wouldn't be able to keep.
Spouses fell asleep together one last night.
Parents tucked their kids into bed for the last time.
Every day, we pray for the victims and survivors of 9/11. We will
#neverforget
!
#BREAKING
We are seeing a disturbing trend among high school students in Northwest
#Arkansas
.
High schoolers are viewing and sharing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) as part of a trend which they view as either "funny" or "edgy."
It's neither. In fact, it's a felony!
Let's break down
@USMarshalsHQ
's arrests:
In FY 2022, they executed 28,324 federal arrest warrants and 47,522 state/local arrest warrants.
Over 9,910 sex offenders were arrested for sexual assault, noncompliance with the national sex offender registry, and other offenses!
#BREAKING
FBI Little Rock and
@ATFNewOrleans
need your help to locate and arrest Neil Ravi Mehta for unlawful possession of an unregistered destructive device.
Mehta is 31 years old, approximately 5’11” & weighs 160 pounds. Call 1-800-CALL-FBI with tips!
The
@USMarshalsHQ
numbers for FY 2022 are unreal!
In one year, 5,189 gang members and 5,759 homicide suspects were arrested!
1,496 foreign fugitives were taken into custody by USMS deputies and TFOs. Foreign fugitives are wanted by foreign nations and believed to be in America.
It's
#FlashbackFriday
! Today, we recall the case of Christopher Boyce. Before he was 30, he had:
✔️ Sold satellite technology to the Soviets
✔️ Escaped federal prison
✔️ Committed 17 bank robberies
Alongside
@USMarshalsHQ
, we recaptured him and sentenced him to 25 years.
Don't let uninvited individuals crash your video conference meeting! Review these tips:
1) Set up a password-protected meeting.
2) Use a "waiting room" to approve attendees.
3) Be "share aware." Never post links to join your meeting on social media.
#ARnews
We are heartbroken by the death of
#Police
Officer Kevin Collins today, and we mourn alongside our
@PBPoliceDept
partners. Our most sincere prayers are offered up for Officer Collins' family and friends. Rest in peace, Officer Kevin Collins.
#FallenHero
A number of trending
#socialmedia
games reveal answers to common password retrieval questions. Fraudsters can leverage this personal information to reset account passwords and gain access to protected data and financial accounts. More info here:
#ARnews
It's
#FlashbackFriday
! Today, we recall the case of Chris Boyce. Before he was 30, he had:
🛰️ Sold satellite technology to the Soviets
🚔 Escaped federal prison
🏧 Committed 17 bank robberies
Alongside
@USMarshalsHQ
, we recaptured him and sentenced him to 25 years.
#ARnews
We are shocked and heartbroken by the death of
#Police
Officer Brent Scrimshire tonight. We mourn alongside our
@HotSpringsPD
partners, and we offer our most sincere thoughts and prayers for Officer Scrimshire's family and friends. Rest in peace, Officer Scrimshire.
#FallenHero
Yesterday, a group of
@ARStatePolice
Troopers were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the
#FBI
Little Rock Field Office.
We are proud to work alongside the brave men & women of
#Arkansas
law enforcement everyday. Thank you for your tremendous partnership.
#ARnews
We are seeking information and digital media depicting individuals inciting violence during First Amendment protected peaceful demonstrations. Submit any information, photos, or videos that could be relevant here:
#ARnews
#BREAKING
FBI Little Rock has noted an increase in
#sextortion
schemes targeting children in northwest Arkansas.
If you know someone who may be a victim of sextortion in
#Arkansas
please contact
#FBI
Little Rock at 501-221-9100 or call
@MissingKids
at 1-800-THE-LOST.
#ARnews
#BREAKING
Last week,
#FBI
agents and
@LRpolice
officers on our GET-Rock Task Force disrupted a murder-for-hire plot in
#Arkansas
.
The subject who allegedly ordered the hit was a grandmother from Jacksonville.
Read more about this wild case here:
#ARnews
Jury Finds Registered Sex Offender From Michigan Guilty Of Interstate Travel To Engage In Illicit Sexual Activity With A Minor; Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor; And Receipt Of Child Pornography
More here:
#FBI
Little Rock would like to welcome Alicia D. Corder as our new special agent in charge. SAC Corder most recently served as section chief of the Internal Affairs Section of the Inspection Division at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Welcome to AR!
We are seeking the safe return of Luis Davila. He may be the victim of a
#kidnapping
.
Luis was last seen near Monterrey, Mexico on March 29, 2021. He was wearing a white shirt, jeans & driving a silver 2016 Nissan Maxima (AR plate 936-VET).
Call 1-800-CALL-FBI with info!
#ARnews
#ICYMI
: Former judge and defense attorney, Daniel Arthur Stewart, was sentenced to seven years in federal prison for possession of child pornography.
More here:
#BREAKING
FBI Little Rock and
@TheSSAOIG
arrested Malik Akbar El this morning. He is alleged to have committed mail
#fraud
, social security fraud, and lied to the
#FBI
.
Pro tip: It's a really bad idea to lie to us.
Our partners at
@EDARNEWS
will handle the prosecution.
#ARnews
#BREAKING
FBI Little Rock has noted an increase in
#sextortion
schemes targeting children in
#Arkansas
.
If you know someone who may be a victim of sextortion in Arkansas please contact
#FBI
Little Rock at 501-221-9100 or call
@MissingKids
at 1-800-THE-LOST.
#ARnews
Lying about the time, date, or place of an
#election
to prevent qualified voters from voting is voter suppression... and it's a federal crime!
More info about election crimes here:
Call us at 501-221-9100 if you suspect a federal election crime!
#ARnews
The FBI Twitter accounts are for informational purposes only. Submit all tips on terrorism and federal crime through official channels: Report online at or contact your local FBI field office or U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
On this night, 21 years ago:
• Friends made future plans they wouldn't be able to keep.
• Spouses fell asleep together one last night.
• Parents tucked their kids into bed for the last time.
Everyday, our
#FBI
family remembers the victims & survivors of
#September11
.
In the past 24 hours, the
#FBI
was able to:
1) Disrupt an attempt to
#kidnap
the Michigan Governor
2) Indict two overseas
#ISIS
militants
3) Combat foreign spies targeting our
#election
Want to make a real difference?
Apply to join the
#FBI
here:
#ARnews
We deeply appreciate our USMS partners.
Read more about the FY 2022 work of
@USMarshalsHQ
here:
To the men and women of the USMS who protect our communities, stay safe out there and thank you!
#FBI
Special Agent Bomb Techs sometimes call C-4 explosive "the angriest PlayDoh ever created!"
Well, today is
#NationalPlayDohDay
, and we wanted to show you how our SABTs handle C-4 and other explosives at our Hazardous Devices School!
See more here:
Thanks for following along during this
#LiveScam
!
We hope you learned some valuable tips on staying safe from scammers this
#holiday
season.
Check out more
#FBI
tips here:
#ARnews
Help us solve the despicable
#murder
of 4-year-old Nathaniel Roby-Townsend. On May 21, 2020 in Detroit, MI, Nathaniel was shot by two unknown individuals armed with rifles. These criminals hit Nathaniel in the chest, killing him instantly. Help us bring them to justice!
#ARnews
Today is National
#TeddyBearDay
! While we usually think of them as cute and cuddly, one
#FBI
subject used his teddy bear to hide an improvised explosive device! Read about this unique
#TeddyBear
bombing case here:
#ARnews
This whole
#LiveScam
has lasted about 20 minutes, and they’ve threatened to arrest us multiple times.
No police agency will ever threaten arrest over the phone. Not a single one.
We’re going to break cover on this
#scam
now & urge the scammers to abandon their criminal careers.
If you suspect election crimes anywhere in
#Arkansas
, contact
#FBI
Little Rock at (501) 221-9100.
You can also submit info at . Reports can remain anonymous.
More info about federal
#election
crimes can be found at .
#ARnews
Today,
#FBI
Little Rock gathered to celebrate
#VeteransDay
and honor the service, dedication, courage, and sacrifice of our U.S. Armed Forces veterans in the Bureau & throughout the nation.
Special thanks to LtCol Jason Smedley with the
#USMarineCorpsReserve
for stopping by!
#ICYMI
: This week, a Hot Springs man was sentenced to life in prison and his co-defendant was sentenced to 15 years in prison for the kidnapping of a minor female in April 2022.
More here:
Thank your healthcare professionals.
Thank your police officers.
Thank your firefighters/EMTs.
Thank your grocery store employees.
Thank your delivery drivers.
Thank your restaurant workers.
Thank your teachers.
Because these are the folks getting us through this crisis.
#ARnews
Last night, Neil Ravi Mehta was arrested without incident in Austin, TX by agents from the FBI Austin Resident Agency (RA).
Since the investigation remains ongoing, we will not be sharing additional details about his arrest.
#ARnews
#LiveScam
The fake “US Marshal” just informed us that our SSN info was found in a vehicle near the Texas border.
Apparently, that vehicle was part of a federal crime and the scammers are saying we can be held liable for that crime.
This is a surprisingly elaborate scam.
@SocialSecurity
#LiveScam
Now things are getting interesting!
After giving fictitious information to the last scammer, we were again transferred. Now we're speaking with a “US Marshal” who is reviewing our information.
Pro tip:
@USMarshalsHQ
won't ask for personal information over the phone.
Possession or distribution of CSAM can land a high school student in federal prison.
We have no tolerance for students who think it's funny to share or possess these images, and we're working with our local
#NWA
police partners to stop this disgusting trend.
#ARnews
If you're missing about 145 lbs of high-grade marijuana and THC wax, give our
#FBI
office a call at 501-221-9100. We'd like to help.
Every day, our GET-ROCK team takes
#violent
criminals and the drugs they sell off our
#Arkansas
streets.
More info here:
Let's take a moment and applaud our valued partners at
@USMarshalsHQ
!
The US Marshals Service (USMS) arrested 75,846 fugitives just in FY 2022!
On average, their agency arrested 303 fugitives per day (based on 250 operational days).
📷 cred: USMS Photo Gallery
FBI Little Rock sends our sincerest condolences to the Stone County Sheriff’s Office and the family of the fallen deputy who died yesterday in the line of duty.
#ICYMI
Yesterday, Armando Eliu Melgar Diaz, became the first MS-13 leader to face
#terrorism
charges in America. Melgar Diaz oversaw the activities of 20 MS-13 cliques in America & allegedly authorized murders to be committed in the US. More here:
#ARnews
"The FBI holds sacred the rights of individuals to peacefully exercise their First Amendment freedoms. Non-violent protests are signs of a healthy democracy, not an ailing one." -
#FBI
Director Wray
#ARnews
The first clear indication that this is a
#LiveScam
is the pre-recorded voice message threatening to “suspend” our Social Security number.
The
@SocialSecurity
Administration does not “suspend” SSNs over the phone.
More Social Security tips here:
#ARnews
#BREAKING
: Jonesboro Man Who Instructed Young Girls to Self-Harm, Drink Toilet Water, and Film Child Pornography Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison
More here:
Today is
#NationalDoctorsDay
. We want to take a moment and say thank you to all the doctors and health care workers keeping us healthy and safe. Your work and sacrifice are our
#MondayMotivation
!
#ARnews
#BREAKING
FBI Little Rock agents recently arrested Stephen Steel in Little Rock, AR for allegedly attempting to engage in sexual activity with a minor!
Every day, we work to protect children from predators. Contact our
#FBI
Office to report suspected abuse of children!
#ARnews
Don’t fall victim to this type of
#LiveScam
.
If a scammer calls you, hang up.
If they threaten to arrest you, hang up.
If you think you’ve been a victim of a
#scam
, call us. We want to help!
Our number is 501-221-9100.
#ARnews
We want to again honor
@HotSpringsPD
Officer Brent Scrimshire's life and selfless service. Thank you and rest in peace, brother. We will remember all the lives you touched. We will remember how you protected the Hot Springs community. We will never forget you.
#FallenHero
This fake “US Marshal” just brought in another scammer on this call… apparently, it’s a “US Attorney!”
He's here to "sort this mess out."
We’re being told that if we give them our SSN, they’ll replace it in one day with a new one.
Somehow, that doesn’t sound right…
#LiveScam
It's Monday, and ironically, also
#NationalLazyDay
.
We don't really subscribe to that idea. In fact, as you read this, our agents are out there protecting Americans from foreign and domestic threats! Want to join a team that makes a difference? Apply here:
#BREAKING
Another juvenile was just arrested for issuing a hoax threat against
@SylvanHillsHigh
. In less than 24 hours, 4 kids have been arrested by the
#FBI
and
#Sherwood
police for hoax threats. We'll continue to track down and arrest anyone who sends out hoax threats.
#ARnews
The
#FBI
has been working for 115 years to protect our country and uphold the Constitution. On
#LaborDay
and every day, we are thankful to work with great local, state and federal partners.