DARDANELLE, Ark. — Authorities are conducting an intensive search for 20-year-old Ashlynn Bocksnick and her 6-week-old daughter after the young mother left a residence during an early-morning welfare check.
On Thursday, June 25, 2026, at approximately 2:50 a.m., Dardanelle Police Department officers responded to a home in reference to a possible suicidal person. Family members reported that Bocksnick had left the residence with her infant daughter.
Police quickly issued an alert with a description of the vehicle Bocksnick was believed to be driving. At around 4:40 a.m., officers located the vehicle parked on a boat ramp at Veteran’s Park along the Arkansas River.
Surveillance video from the area captured the vehicle arriving shortly before 4 a.m. Footage shows a woman, believed to be Bocksnick, walking toward the water. It remains unclear whether she was carrying the baby at the time.
No foul play is suspected. A large-scale search operation involving multiple agencies is underway, focusing on the river and surrounding areas of Veteran’s Park.
Ongoing Search Efforts
Participating agencies include:
- Yell County OEM, Mounted Patrol, and Dive Team
- Dardanelle Fire Department
- Russellville Police and Fire Departments
- Arkansas State Police
- Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
- Pope County OEM
- Support from the Morgan Nick Foundation
Search teams, including mounted patrol and dive units, continued operations throughout the day on Thursday.
The baby’s name has been reported as Kalyn Dream Wilson, Laylynn Dream Wilson, or Lalynn Dream Wilson in various updates. Authorities initially referred to her as Kalyn.
How to Help
Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Ashlynn Bocksnick or the infant is urged to contact Yell County dispatch at (479) 495-7911 immediately.
This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available from law enforcement and search teams. Local residents are asked to stay vigilant and report any relevant sightings.
