JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) - Arkansas State Police Lt. John Carter is being promoted to captain and will take over as commander of Troop C in Jonesboro.
State Police Col. Bill Bryant said Thursday that the 52-year-old Carter replaces recently retired Capt. Jim Howington and takes over as commander immediately.
Troop C covers Clay, Craighead, Greene, Mississippi, Poinsett and Randolph counties in northeast Arkansas.
Carter is a 25-year veteran of the state police and most recently was assistant troop commander of Troop B in Newport.
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