ASP CID investigates suspicious death at rural storage facility

CARLISLE — The Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is investigating a death at a mini-storage facility north of Carlisle following the discovery of a burned body in one of the units. The investigation was initiated at the request of the Lonoke County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) on Tuesday, Jan. 28.

On Wednesday, Jan. 22, at approximately 8:15 a.m., the Carlisle Fire Department responded to a fire at Bennett Storage Units, located at 1931 State Highway 13 North. The fire engulfed approximately six storage units. On Tuesday, Jan. 28, an insurance agent was inspecting the storage units for a damage estimate when he discovered a body located in one of the units.

The deceased has been identified as Daniel Ford, 41, of Carlisle.

The deceased will be transported to the Arkansas State Crime Lab to determine the manner and cause of death.

The investigation is being conducted jointly by Special Agents from ASP CID, the LCSO CID, and ASP’s fire investigators.

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Former Bryant officer arrested for unauthorized

ACIC database access

Special Agents with the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of the Arkansas State Police (ASP) arrested Christosuccessful

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pher Bennett, 22, of Little Rock for illegally obtaining information from the Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC) database. The ACIC database provides critical information technology services to the state's law enforcement and criminal justice agencies.

Bennett told investigators that in December 2024 he accessed the information on his department-issued computer while on duty.

On Monday, Jan. 27, Bennett surrendered to CID Special Agents at the Saline County Detention Center, where he was charged with misdemeanor unauthorized use of ACIC.

Bennett was released on his own recognizance and given a court date of March 4.