LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge today issued a statement following the death of Arkansas Division of Correction Sergeant Joshua Caudell, 29, who died in the line of duty today.

“My heart aches for the loss of Sergeant Caudell. He will forever be remembered for his unwavering service to safeguarding the community and State from harm,” says Attorney General Rutledge. “I send my deepest condolences and prayers to Sergeant Caudell’s wife and three young children, his friends, and his brothers and sisters in blue during this unimaginably difficult time.”