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Official HSPD Release: Arrest made in Wood Street shooting

At 2:35 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3, officers with the Hot Springs Police Department heard gunshots in the area of Wood Street. Upon arrival, officers located a white Ford truck occupied by Melissa Passarelli, 34, of Hot Springs, suffering from a gunshot wo...

Official HSPD Release: Chris Chapmond hired as new Chief of Police

Chris Chapmond has been hired as the Chief of Police for the Hot Springs Police Department.

City Manager Bill Burrough made the hiring announcement today, June 1, 2020. Chapmond will officially assume the position on July 1, 2020.  He was selected...

Official HSPD Release: Hot Springs Creek Greenway Assault

On Sunday, May 17, 2020, at approximately 3 pm, officers responded to the area of the Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail and Golf Links Road in reference to a sexual assault. Contact was made with the victim who stated that a male suspect had approached and...

Official HSPD Release: Reward for Information on Severns Homicide

A Crime Stoppers reward of $1,500 is now being offered for information leading to the arrest of the person(s) involved in the murder of 20 year old Joshua Severns. On 3/14/2020 at approximately 11:38 PM, the HSPD responded to a report of shots fired in th...