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Kevin Mainhart

Case from Dardanelle, AR dated May 11, 2017

Victim Details

Kevin Mainhart

Male

White / Caucasian

Dardanelle

AR

2017-05-11

46

Kevin

Mainhart

07/19/2026

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In the quiet early morning hours of Thursday, May 11, 2017, a routine traffic stop on a rural Arkansas highway would shatter the peace of the close-knit community of Dardanelle. Yell County Sheriff's Lieutenant Kevin Mainhart, a 46-year-old male, was a dedicated law enforcement officer with a long and respected career. He had served the citizens of Yell County for five years, having previously retired after more than two decades with the West Memphis Police Department. On this particular morning ...
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  • Arkansas Online: Police identify woman, teen girl killed along with Arkansas deputy
  • Fox News: Arkansas police shooting: Suspect in custody after 3 dead, including officer
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    12/24/2024
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    I just can't stop thinking about the courageous motorist who found Lieutenant Mainh... ...Read More
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