Charge Dropped Against Indiana Man in Little Rock U-Haul Stop

Authorities dismissed citation after neo-Nazi demonstrators were found riding in the back of the truck.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 7:20pm

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A citation issued to a 36-year-old Indiana man after police found more than 20 neo-Nazi demonstrators riding in the back of a U-Haul truck in Little Rock has been dismissed. Zachary Platter of Bloomington, Indiana, was stopped in December and cited for violating Arkansas traffic law by allowing people to ride in a space not designed for passengers.

Why it matters

The incident involving the neo-Nazi group known as Blood Tribe drew widespread condemnation from state and local officials, who said racism has no place in Arkansas. The dismissal of the charge against the U-Haul driver raises questions about the handling of the case and whether any further action will be taken against the demonstrators.

The details

Following the December 6th traffic stop, the individuals in the truck were identified as members of the neo-Nazi group Blood Tribe, which had made several stops around Little Rock, including near the state Capitol and Little Rock Central High School, before officers conducted the traffic stop. On Monday, the Little Rock city attorney filed a motion to dismiss the citation against Platter, but no additional details have been released regarding the decision to drop the charge.

  • The traffic stop occurred on December 6, 2026.
  • The citation against Platter was dismissed on March 3, 2026.

The players

Zachary Platter

A 36-year-old man from Bloomington, Indiana, who was cited for violating Arkansas traffic law by allowing neo-Nazi demonstrators to ride in the back of a U-Haul truck.

Blood Tribe

A neo-Nazi group that made several stops around Little Rock, including near the state Capitol and Little Rock Central High School, before the traffic stop occurred.

Sarah Huckabee Sanders

The Governor of Arkansas, who said that racism has no place in the state.

Nancy Rousseau

The principal of Little Rock Central High School, who issued a statement condemning the neo-Nazi group's actions and beliefs.

NAACP Little Rock Branch

The local chapter of the civil rights organization that also condemned the neo-Nazi group's actions and beliefs.

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What they’re saying

“Racism has no place in Arkansas.”

— Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Governor of Arkansas

“We condemn the group's actions and beliefs.”

— Nancy Rousseau, Principal, Little Rock Central High School

What’s next

It's unclear if any further action will be taken against the neo-Nazi demonstrators or the decision to dismiss the charge against the U-Haul driver.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges communities face in addressing the spread of hateful ideologies and the need for a coordinated response from local, state, and civil rights leaders to condemn and counter such extremist groups.