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Blytheville Today
By the People, for the People
Arkansas State Police Arrest Suspect in Jonesboro Homicide
Demetrie Jevon Allen, 33, was taken into custody during a traffic stop on Interstate 55.
Apr. 8, 2026 at 2:00am
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The arrest of a homicide suspect on Interstate 55 highlights the role of physical evidence in criminal investigations.Blytheville TodayOn Monday, April 6, 2026, an Arkansas State Police Trooper located a homicide suspect, Demetrie Jevon Allen, at a gas station near the 48-mile marker on Interstate 55 in Crittenden County. Allen was wanted in connection with a homicide that occurred in Jonesboro on April 3. Additional Troopers assisted in conducting a felony stop near the 21 mile-marker, where Allen was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Craighead County Detention Center.
Why it matters
The arrest of the suspect in this homicide case is an important development that will help provide closure for the Jonesboro community and the victim's family. The quick action by the Arkansas State Police in locating and apprehending the suspect is also noteworthy.
The details
According to authorities, the Trooper recognized the suspect's vehicle, a silver Ram 1500, and its license plate from a Be On the Lookout (BOLO) alert issued on April 3, 2026, following the homicide in Jonesboro. After the Trooper spotted the vehicle at the gas station, additional Troopers from Troop D assisted in conducting a felony stop on Interstate 55, where Allen was taken into custody without incident.
- The homicide in Jonesboro occurred on April 3, 2026.
- On April 6, 2026, around 3 p.m., the Arkansas State Police Trooper located the suspect at a gas station near the 48-mile marker on Interstate 55 in Crittenden County.
- The felony stop and arrest of the suspect took place near the 21 mile-marker on Interstate 55.
The players
Demetrie Jevon Allen
A 33-year-old man from Blytheville, Arkansas, who was wanted in connection with a homicide that occurred in Jonesboro on April 3, 2026.
Arkansas State Police
The law enforcement agency that located the suspect, conducted the felony stop, and arrested him without incident.
What’s next
The suspect, Demetrie Jevon Allen, is being held without bond on a First-Degree Murder charge at the Craighead County Detention Center.
The takeaway
This arrest demonstrates the effectiveness of law enforcement cooperation and the use of BOLO alerts in apprehending suspects wanted for serious crimes. The swift action by the Arkansas State Police has helped to bring a measure of justice for the victim and their family.
