Lafayette Co. deputy injured in wreck honored by attorney general Arkansas Sheriffs Association (Source: Arkansas Sheriffs Association) By Fred Gamble | March 9, 2021 at 11:42 AM CST - Updated March 9 at 11:42 AM
LAFAYETTE COUNTY, Ark. (KSLA) - Every year, Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge honors a law enforcement officer from each county across the state at a special reception. There was unfinished business at this yearâs event, but the attorney general made it right with a visit to Lafayette County.
âBroke ribs, shattered collar bone, and a small fracture in my vertebra,â said Deputy Kris Carr.
Those are the injuries Lafayette County Sheriffâs Office Deputy Kris Carr received after being involved in a wreck on Jan. 23. Carr was driving his unit when an alleged drunk driver hit him.
BENTON – On Friday, Jan. 29, Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge awarded the Arkansas County Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award to Corporal Billy McCradic with the Arkansas State Police. Rutledge presented the county winners at the annual awards and recognition luncheon during the 2020 Arkansas Law Enforcement Summit at the Benton Event Center.
“It’s my honor to recognize our law enforcement officers from around the state for their dedication to protecting Arkansans,” said Attorney General Rutledge. “Every day, these brave men and women leave their families without knowing if they will safely return home. Today’s recipients have gone above and beyond for all of us and we are grateful for their dedication and sacrifice.”
On January 29, 2021, Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge awarded the Miller County Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award to Captain Lillie Phillips with the Arkansas Department of Correction. Rutledge presented the county winners at the annual awards and recognition luncheon during the 2020 Officer of the Year luncheon at the Benton Event Center in Benton, Arkansas.
“It’s my honor to recognize our law enforcement officers from around the state for their dedication to protecting Arkansans,” said Attorney General Rutledge. “Every day, these brave men and women leave their families without knowing if they will safely return home. Today’s recipients have gone above and beyond for all of us and we are grateful for their dedication and sacrifice.”
KTOY Nominations were provided to Attorney General Rutledge from police chiefs, county sheriffs, county judges, mayors, prosecutors and other State law enforcement leaders from across Arkansas.
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge awarded the Miller County Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award to Captain Lillie Phillips with the Arkansas Department of Correction and the Hempstead County Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award to Corporal Corwin Battle and Corporal David Hamilton with Arkansas State Police. Rutledge presented the county winners at the annual awards and recognition luncheon during the 2020 Officer of the Year luncheon at the Benton Event Center.
BENTON – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge today awarded the Following Officers:
Cleburne County Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award to Wildlife Officer Briston Gould with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
Conway County Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award to Corporal Josh Howard with the Morrilton Police Department.
Independence County Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award to Deputy Jordan Harder and Deputy Bobby Tate with the Independence County Sheriff’s Office.
Izard County Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award to Sergeant Kyle Moody with the Arkansas Department of Correction.
Searcy County Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award to Sex Offender Coordinator Cari Seaton with the Searcy County Sheriff’s Office.