Ashdown Police Arrest Suspect Following Federal Search Warrant

The Ashdown Police Department, in coordination with the Arkansas Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, executed a federal search warrant earlier this month, as part of an ongoing investigation.

According to police, the search warrant was carried out near the 1300 block of North Constitution Avenue. Following the execution of the warrant, investigators prepared an arrest warrant for suspect Jody Dyer.

On Friday, December 12, 2025, Dyer was apprehended without incident and taken into custody. He was arrested on charges related to the distribution, possession, or viewing of materials depicting sexually explicit conduct involving a child.

Authorities say the investigation remains ongoing, and no additional information has been released at this time.

Ashdown Police Chief Boyd Kennemore confirmed the details of the arrest.