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Mike Allen has been Sheriff in Crittenden County since January of 2011. Before that he was Assistant Chief for the West Memphis Police Department from May of 1988 until August of 2010. Sheriff Allen has been involved in law enforcement for about 45 years.
Crittenden County was formed October 22, 1825, and was the 12th county to be formed in Arkansas Territory and was named for Robert Crittenden. The county is a rich, delta farmland with the Mississippi River forming the eastern boundary. Marion is the county seat. The Mississippi River, two interstates, and three major railroads provide transportation options with Memphis just across the river.