MENU
SEARCHOfficer Zachary Barton of the Jonesboro (AR) Police Department died over the weekend in a head-on vehicle collision with another driver.
Officer Zachary Barton of the Jonesboro (AK) Police Department died over the weekend in a head-on vehicle collision with another driver.
Image courtesy of the of the Jonesboro (AK) Police Department / Facebook.
An off-duty officer with the Jonesboro (AR) Police Department died over the weekend in a head-on vehicle collision with another driver.
According to NBC News, two people—Officer Zachary Barton and a civilian driver identified as 38-year-old Nicholas McCarroll—died at the scene of the crash.
A woman—28-year-old Elaina Barton—was severely hurt in the collision and quickly transported via helicopter to a nearby hospital for what were described as critical injuries.
The agency said on Facebook, "It is with great sadness to announce the passing of one of our own. On Sunday evening, Patrolman Zachary Barton and his wife were involved in a head-on collision in Lawrence County. Patrolman Barton died on the scene and his wife was airlifted in critical condition.
The social media post concluded, "Please keep his family in your prayers."
The two-day DroneSense Innovation Summit by Versaterm will bring together public safety and industry experts to define best practices for scaling drone operations.
Read More →
Learn what makes a boot good for police officers as POLICE visits with Kyle Ferdyn, of Garmont Tactical, who explains the features of boots and why each is needed in an LE boot.
Read More →
The application period for the Folds of Honor scholarship program is now open through the end of March. Scholarships support students from early education through postsecondary studies, easing the financial burden for families who have given so much in service to others.
Read More →
With GovX verification now integrated directly into the Team Wendy checkout experience, eligible customers can confirm their status in just a few clicks and have the discount applied automatically.
Read More →
5.11 showcased new apparel and footwear products during SHOT Show 2026, including new color options for the A/T Boa Lite Mid Boot and the Founder’s Jacket.
Read More →
5.11 launched a variety of new load-bearing gear, ranging from backpacks to chest packs, designed for training, travel, and everyday readiness, this week during SHOT Show 2026.
Read More →
Streamlight launched the TLR-3X and TLR-3X USB, two new weapon lights, and an assortment of other new lights during SHOT Show 2026.
Read More →
Built on the proven Halen platform, the new EOTech x Fast Metal Halen Ballistic Spectacle System is the only aluminum frame listed on the U.S. Army’s Authorized Protective Eyewear List.
Read More →
Two officers were shot in Gainesville, Florida, by a man who police say was leaving an area where he had killed a man inside a business. The suspect exited his vehicle in what the chief termed an “ambush-style” attack.
Read More →
An Ohio police department has received harassing phone calls and social media messages because it has an officer with the same name as the ICE officer identified in the Minneapolis, Minnesota, officer-involved shooting.
Read More →