Missing Juvenile Located Safe; Suspect Arrested in Howard County

A missing child has been located safe, and a suspect has been arrested following a search in Howard County, according to an update from the Howard County Sheriff’s Department.

Bowen Edward Allen, born May 25, 2023, was reported missing after Cory Norman left a residence on County Line Road South with the child while the 9th West Judicial District Drug Task Force was conducting a search warrant at the location. The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) was also at the residence speaking with a parent when Norman left with the child.

The Howard County Sheriff’s Department issued an alert asking the public to watch for Norman and the child, particularly in the areas of Highway 371, County Line Road and Highway 355.

Authorities later confirmed that Allen had been located safe and that Norman had been located and arrested on a charge of interference with custody.

Multiple agencies assisted in the search, including the Howard County Sheriff’s Department, Nashville Police Department, Arkansas State Police, Nashville Fire Department, County Line Fire Department, 9th West Drug Task Force, 8th South Drug Task Force, FBI and Pafford EMS.

The Arkansas State Police provided a helicopter to assist with the search, while several agencies deployed drones to help locate the child.

In its update, authorities expressed appreciation for the agencies and members of the public who shared the missing juvenile alert, provided information and assisted in the search.

Officials credited the coordinated efforts of law enforcement, emergency responders and the community with helping bring the child home safely.