The Arkansas State Police has confirmed that Trooper Lincoln Smith from Troop E (based in Pine Bluff) was fired on April 11th for illegal conduct.
False reports of his arrest went viral on social media.
As the ASP criminal investigation is on-going, they will not release any further details of his criminal actions.
As the termination letter states, Smith admitted to criminal conduct and was immediately fired.
Smith was hired by the ASP on October 2023. Smith was employed by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission as a Game Warden prior to his hiring by the ASP.
Jacksonville 911 was contacted about Smith and they advised he last worked for them in 2022.
At the time of publication, Smith's Facebook page is still open and up.