Arkansas State Police Arrest Suspect in Jonesboro Homicide

Demetrie Jevon Allen, 33, of Blytheville, was taken into custody without incident on I-55 after a BOLO alert.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 8:43pm

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Arkansas State Police have arrested Demetrie Jevon Allen, a 33-year-old man from Blytheville, in connection with a homicide that occurred in Jonesboro on April 5. Allen was located at a gas station near Interstate 55 and taken into custody without incident after a Be On the Lookout (BOLO) alert was issued following the killing of 42-year-old Courtney Mullins.

Why it matters

Homicides are rare in the Jonesboro area, and this arrest helps provide closure for the community following a tragic incident. The quick response and coordination between law enforcement agencies also demonstrates their ability to effectively apprehend suspects wanted for violent crimes.

The details

According to authorities, on April 5 at 1:32 a.m., deputies with the Craighead County Sheriff's Office responded to a shots-fired call at 6888 Highway 18 and found Courtney Mullins lying in the parking lot with multiple gunshot wounds. Mullins was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. Investigators quickly developed a suspect, secured an arrest warrant, and issued a BOLO alert, leading to Allen's arrest the following day at a gas station on Interstate 55.

  • On April 5 at 1:32 a.m., deputies responded to a shots-fired call.
  • On April 6 around 3 p.m., an Arkansas State Police trooper located the suspect vehicle at a gas station near Interstate 55.
  • On April 6, additional troopers conducted a felony stop and arrested Demetrie Jevon Allen near the 21 mile-marker on Interstate 55.

The players

Demetrie Jevon Allen

A 33-year-old man from Blytheville, Arkansas who was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the killing of Courtney Mullins.

Courtney Mullins

A 42-year-old man who was found with multiple gunshot wounds in a parking lot in Jonesboro and later pronounced dead at a local hospital.

Arkansas State Police

The law enforcement agency that located and arrested the suspect, Demetrie Jevon Allen, on Interstate 55 after a BOLO alert was issued.

Craighead County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the initial shots-fired call and found the victim, Courtney Mullins, in the parking lot.

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What they’re saying

“Homicides are rare in the Jonesboro area, and this arrest helps provide closure for the community following a tragic incident.”

— Jason Allen, Assistant Chief

What’s next

Allen is being held without bond on a first-degree murder charge at the Craighead County Detention Center. The investigation into the homicide is ongoing.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of effective coordination between law enforcement agencies in quickly apprehending suspects wanted for violent crimes, which can provide a sense of safety and closure for the affected community.