Press release:

December 11, 2024

Today is a day of mourning at the Johnson County Sheriff's Office. Last night, December 10, 2024, we lost one of our young deputies, Deputy Alexis Patterson. This tragedy has had a profound impact on all of us. We are doing our best to support the family and each other during this time of grief. Deputy Patterson let us know how much she loved working at the sheriff's office and that she loved each and every one of us.

Please keep her family and the sheriff's office in your thoughts and prayers.

The Arkansas State Police are handling the investigation and will be the point of contact for confirmation of the manner of death.

Sheriff Tom R. Hughes