SHERIFF MIKE KNOEDL - WEEKLY UPDATE 12/31/2025

Good afternoon,

I wanted to put out a message about an incident this morning. Two Dallas County Deputies and a Fordyce Police Officer were involved in a shooting while attempting to arrest a probation and parole absconder. The suspect also had an active felony FTA warrant. The Arkansas State Police is on the scene and will lead the investigation.

I am blessed to report that no law enforcement officers were injured during this incident. The suspect was flown to UAMS and is reported to be in stable condition at this time.

More details will be released as soon as the Arkansas State Police investigation is completed. The two deputies have been placed on administrative leave with pay pending the outcome of the investigation.

In closing, I ask that everyone pray for all involved.

God Bless

Sheriff Mike Knoedl