Eddie Price Mena Arkansas Missing: Son Case Sparks Outrage
A video involving Mena Police Sergeant Eddie Price and an Arkansas father has drawn attention after footage of a March 2026 arrest circulated online.
The recording has prompted questions about the use of force, the circumstances surrounding the arrest and the police department’s handling of complaints involving a missing child.
The man arrested, Edward Corristan, was 35 at the time of the incident. The confrontation occurred outside the Mena Police Department on March 15, 2026. Following renewed public attention in October, local officials confirmed that information about the encounter had been referred to the Arkansas State Police.
What Happened During the March Arrest
According to the Mena Police Department, Price arrested Corristan on charges of interference with a law enforcement officer and disorderly conduct. Video shared on social media appears to show a confrontation that became physical, with accounts of the encounter describing the use of pepper spray.
Posts accompanying the footage claim Corristan had been trying to obtain police assistance concerning his missing son. Those accounts have intensified interest in the case, although the full circumstances leading to the confrontation cannot be established from short clips and online descriptions alone.
Corristan appeared in Mena District Court on July 21, 2026, with legal representation. According to the department’s statement, he was found guilty and fined. The department said details were available through Arkansas CourtConnect for public review.
The court outcome addresses the charges against Corristan but does not, by itself, settle questions about whether the force used during his arrest was appropriate.
Mena Police Respond to Public Criticism
As footage spread across Facebook, Instagram, Reddit and YouTube in early October, viewers raised concerns about the officer’s conduct and the response to Corristan’s requests for assistance.
On October 6, the Mena Police Department acknowledged the circulating video in a public statement. Officials said the use of force had already been reviewed under departmental policy following the arrest.
The department also confirmed that information concerning the incident had been forwarded to the Arkansas State Police for an independent review. It said potential further legal proceedings meant officials would not provide additional public comment at that time.
The statement did not announce any disciplinary action against Price or explain whether his current duty assignment had changed. Claims that he has been suspended, dismissed or formally cleared by state investigators therefore should not be treated as established facts.
What Happens Next in the Eddie Price Case
The referral places renewed attention on the evidence surrounding the arrest, including available recordings, officer reports and the department’s earlier assessment of the force used.
An independent review does not automatically mean criminal charges will follow. Its findings, and any resulting decisions, will depend on the evidence and the authorities responsible for evaluating it.
The missing child concerns raised alongside the video also deserve careful attention. Publicly discussed records identify Corristan’s young son, Craig Bailey Corristan, in connection with a missing person case. However, allegations about how officers responded to the family need to be distinguished from verified investigative findings.
For now, the department’s statement confirms the arrest, the court outcome and the referral to state authorities. It does not resolve every allegation circulating online. Further official records or statements will be necessary to establish what happened and whether any additional action is warranted.