ARKANSAS-Police Officer Kevin Apple, of the Pea Ridge Police Department, died June 26, 2021. Officer Apple was struck by a vehicle in a parking lot. The vehicle had fled officers from another town after they attempted to stop the car. Officer Apple along with another officer saw the car at a gas station. When they attempted to contact the driver, the driver accelerated and hit a patrol car then Officer Apple. The suspect was later arrested.
Officer Apple served with the Pea Ridge Police Department for 3 years and had served with the Lowell Police Department and the Farmington Police Department as well.
Source: ODMP
Hilary Rodela
Hilary Rodela is currently a Surveillance Officer, a former Private Investigator, a former Crime Scene Investigator, and Evidence Technician. She worked for the Ruidoso (NM) Police Department as well as the Lubbock (TX) Police Department. She has written for several public safety publications and has extensive law enforcement and forensic training and is pursuing forensic expertise in various disciplines. Hilary is a freelance public safety writer and curriculum developer for the National Investigative Training Academy.
