ARREST MADE Suspect Arrested in July 1 Indecency Incident at Splash Pad

Fort Smith, Arkansas sent this bulletin at 07/02/2025 10:39 AM CDT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 2, 2025

CONTACT

Aric Mitchell

479-709-5000

info@fortsmithpd.org

ARREST MADE

Suspect Arrested in July 1 Indecency Incident at Splash Pad

Fort Smith, AR - At approximately 9:30 AM on Wednesday, July 2, Fort Smith Police officers arrested a 31-year-old Lavaca man in connection with a July 1 report of lewd behavior near the splash pad and pavilion area of Riverfront Park.

The man has been identified as Colby Cole. He has been booked into the Sebastian County Adult Detention Center on a preliminary misdemeanor charge of Public Sexual Indecency; additional charges may be considered as the investigation continues.

The Fort Smith Police Department appreciates the public’s vigilance and quick reporting, which allowed officers to act quickly in addressing this complaint. Please continue to report all concerns to the FSPD at 479-709-5000.

Colby Cole, 31

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