HOPE, Ark. - Arkansas State Trooper First Class Ryne Shelton has been promoted to sergeant.
Shelton, 30, of Pike County, was promoted Thursday during a meeting of the Arkansas State Police Commission, according to a news release from ASP.
The recommendation for promotion was made by Col. Bill Bryant, Director of the Arkansas State Police and approved by the commissioners.
Shelton is a six-year veteran of the department and has accepted a new assignment as a post supervisor in the Highway Patrol Division, Troop G, headquartered at Hope.
Prior to the promotion, Shelton was assigned to patrol duties in Pike County, where served in the Highway Patrol Division, Troop K, headquartered at Hot Springs.