The Dardanelle Police Department and local search teams are continuing efforts to locate 20-year-old Ashlynn Bocksnick and her 6-week-old daughter, Lalynn Dream Williams, who were last observed near the Arkansas River on June 25, authorities said Thursday.
How the search began
Officers responded to a residence at about 2:50 a.m. June 25 on a report of a possible suicidal person. Investigators say Bocksnick left the home with the infant, prompting a multi-agency alert and a description of the vehicle she was believed to be driving.
According to police, officers later located the vehicle parked at the boat ramp in Veteran's Park at roughly 4:40 a.m. The Yell County Mounted Patrol assisted and personnel conducted foot searches of the surrounding area but did not find Bocksnick or the baby.
| What | Time / Date |
|---|---|
| Initial dispatch to residence | Approximately 2:50 a.m., June 25 |
| Surveillance shows vehicle at boat ramp | About 4:00 a.m., June 25 |
| Vehicle located by officers | About 4:40 a.m., June 25 |
What investigators say
Surveillance footage from the boat ramp area reportedly shows a vehicle identified as belonging to Bocksnick arriving around 4 a.m. that morning and shows her walking toward the water. Police said the footage does not make clear whether she was carrying the infant at that moment.
At this time, investigators have told the public that no foul play is suspected, and the case remains an active missing-person investigation.
How the public can help
Authorities have asked anyone with information about the whereabouts of Bocksnick or Lalynn Dream Williams to contact Yell County Dispatch at (479) 495-7911. Tips from residents and visitors to the area — including any additional video, photos or eyewitness accounts from the early hours of June 25 — could assist the ongoing search.
- Missing: Ashlynn Bocksnick, 20
- Infant: Lalynn Dream Williams, 6 weeks old
- Last seen: Veteran's Park boat ramp, Dardanelle, near the Arkansas River, June 25
Local law enforcement continues to coordinate search efforts. For those experiencing distress, police reiterated the availability of 24/7 mental health support through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, accessible by call or text.
The information in this article is based on a news release from the Dardanelle Police Department. The investigation remains ongoing; News Block will update this report as officials release further details.
