Agricultural crimes under investigation in Arkansas | Business

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Law Enforcement Division has expanded its authority to investigate agricultural crimes in Arkansas.

Kenneth Booth was recently sworn in as a special agent in the department and brings years of experience in law enforcement and expertise in locating stolen equipment.

“We exist to serve the citizens of Arkansas and work with other agencies to investigate crimes that affect agriculture, our state’s largest industry,” said Billy Black, Director of Law Enforcement. “Special Agent Booth recently joined our team of now six agents to enhance our ability to protect Arkansas’ agriculture industry. Since being sworn in last month, he has played a critical role in conducting several successful investigations.”

On May 29, the theft of a 24-foot cattle trailer and seven head of cattle was reported from Pruitt’s Mid-State Stockyards in Van Buren County. Special agents identified and interviewed a suspect who admitted to the theft. All property was recovered and returned to the owner.

Agents were assisted by the White County Sheriff’s Office, Damascus Police Department and Rose Bud Police Department.

On May 28, agents recovered two flatbed trailers and a cargo trailer that had been reported stolen in Pulaski County. Agents were assisted by the Lonoke County Sheriff’s Office in recovering the trailers in Lonoke County. A suspect was identified and is awaiting charges.

The Law Enforcement Division was recently tasked with investigating foreign land ownership throughout the state under Act 636 of 2023.

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