On August 12, 2025, the city of West Memphis made a significant move: Major Stacy Allen, Captain Mose Walker, Officer Treasure Gaither, and Officer Blake Forthman were fired from the police department. These four had previously been placed on paid administrative leave while an investigation was underway.
Why Were They Fired?
The department launched both internal and independent investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct. The findings led to the termination of these officers, reflecting the city’s intent to uphold public trust and fairness.
A Voice from Within: Jennifer Jordan Speaks Out
Jennifer Jordan, a former West Memphis Police sergeant who served for 13 years before leaving in 2021, revealed that she had been aware of serious concerns for years. Between 2019 and 2020, at least 12 women approached her with complaints of harassment and unsafe working conditions. She reported these to department leadership, but little was done at the time.
Jordan expressed deep frustration: “I’m not happy, because it took so long, and now we have other alleged victims. It didn’t have to come to this.” She emphasized the lack of a safe process for reporting such issues. In her view, officers had to go through a chain of command that included the very person accused—Major Allen.
Jordan hopes these firings mark the beginning of meaningful change in the department.
