Casey says time with State Police will help him as Grant County Judge
He seeks the GOP nomination in the March 3 primary
Ron Casey has spent his career in law enforcement, and he now wants to serve the citizens of Grant County as County Judge.
An Arkansas native, Casey has been in law enforcement since 1989. Since 1992, he has been with the Arkansas State Police.
“I don’t want to be a politician,” Casey said. “I want to be a public servant.”
Casey is seeking the Republican nomination in the March 3 primary. His primary opponents for the open seat are Scott Wells and Jeff Vance.
“Some of my goals, if elected Grant County Judge, is to continue to move forward with the accomplishments of the past county judges, including Randy Pruitt,” Casey said. “I would like to see even more smooth roadway infrastructure, bright and fresh roadway markings, and right-of-way expansion for widened roads.
“I would work hard with the employees of the county and facilitate a common goal to improve the overall well-being of our county. I would apply for available federal and state funding for improvements that would alleviate the use of county funds for operations and projects. As Grant County continues to grow, we must plan accordingly.”
Casey said the role of county judge is vitally important.
“I feel like I can bring a lot to the table, and I’m the best candidate for Grant County Judge,” he said.
Casey said his decades of experience in law enforcement will help him be a better judge.
As lieutenant in the Highway Patrol, he was the Special Operations Coordinator, including SWAT Team and Crisis Negotiations Team. He was the liaison between local agency heads and state police command staff during special operations and coordinated operational efforts between the state police and FBI. He created the Arkansas State Police Civil Disturbance Team, which is 100 troopers equipped with riot and civil disturbance equipment.
Casey also was the liaison for the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management (ADEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) during natural disasters, including the Vilonia Tornado and numerous ice storms and flooding events.
Casey also supervised operations at the Arkansas State Fair, War Memorial Razorback Football Games and the Legislative Session at the State Capitol.
In 2022, Casey was promoted to the Major in Little Rock. Those duties include being the commander of all 12 Highway Patrol troops, SWAT, Interstate Criminal Patrol Team, K-9s, Negotiations Team, Aircraft Section, Civil Disturbance Team, Honor Guard and Driver’s License Examinations Section. He testifies about bills introduced in the Arkansas General Assembly Legislative Session. He also attended and graduated from the FBI’s National Academy.
Away from law enforcement, Casey served as president of the Sheridan Little League and was the Vice President of the Sheridan RBI Club. He also coached an American Legion baseball team and created a travel tournament baseball team. His family is active with First Landmark Baptist Church in Sheridan, and he has read to students in local Sheridan schools for several years.