FORREST CITY, Ark. – The Arkansas State Police, in coordination with the St. Francis County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Marshals Service, are actively searching for Christopher Davenport, 38, of Forrest City, who was discovered missing from the St. Francis County Detention Center on the evening of Monday, November 24, 2025. Authorities say Davenport was found missing around 7 p.m. during a routine headcount.
According to the Arkansas State Police, Davenport had been classified under trustee status at the time of his disappearance and faced multiple felony charges, including first-degree battery, two counts of endangering the welfare of a minor, and several weapons offenses. He was also awaiting trial for additional charges following his prior arrest by the U.S. Marshals Service.
Records indicate Davenport had been apprehended on September 19, 2025, after a shooting incident at the Star One Food Mart in Forrest City. He was transported to the county detention center pending trial.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding Davenport’s whereabouts to immediately contact the St. Francis County Sheriff’s Office at (870) 633-2611 or Arkansas State Police Troop D at (870) 633-1454. Officials caution the public not to approach the escapee and to report sightings promptly.
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