Detective James M. "Mike" Lett, Benton Police Department, Arkansas, End of Watch: Wed, Nov 8, 2023

Detective James M. "Mike" Lett, Benton Police Department, Arkansas, End of Watch: Wed, Nov 8, 2023 #ODMP #Death #OfficerDown #Police #EndOfWatch

Detective Mike Lett sustained critical injuries in a vehicle crash on October 28, 2023, that led to his death. At 11:00 a.m., Detective Lett hydroplaned on Interstate 430 while responding to assist the Benton Police Department's Drug Take Back Program. He struck a guardrail. First responders transported Detective Lett to Baptist Hospital in Little Rock, where he died from his injuries.

Detective Lett was a United States Air Force veteran who served law enforcement for over 30 years. He served with the Benton Police Department, Saline County Sheriff's Department, Pulaski County Sheriff's Department, Arkansas Attorney General's Office, Maumelle Police Department, and the Salt Lake City, Utah Police Department. He is survived by his four daughters, a son, two sisters, adopted parents, and two grandchildren.