Arkansas – A special prosecutor has declined to file criminal charges against North LittIe Rock Mayor Tery Hartwick following a months-long investigation into allegations made late last year, state officials said.
In a letter dated April 23, 2026, Special Prosecuting Attorney Robbie Jones informed 6th Circuit Judge Hugh Finkelstein that the evidence gathered during the investigation did not support pursuing charges. The decision came after a review of findings submitted by investigators with the Arkansas State Police Special Investigations Unit, which had been tasked with examining the case at the request of the North LittIe Rock Police Department, local news outlet reported.
The investigation began in December 2025 after allegations were reported involving the mayor. The Arkansas State Police, a statewide law enforcement agency that frequently assists local departments with complex investigations, assigned special agents to review the claims and compile evidence. After completing their work, agents submitted a case file to the prosecutor for evaluation…