Suspect w/ fentanyl running from Arkansas State Police in Volvo runs into ditch & is tackled

Trooper's Report: On April 19, 2026, officers with the Forrest City Police Department were involved in a vehicle pursuit involving a red Volvo. At the time the pursuit began, the driver was not identified. The driver was later identified as Evon Williams. Mr. Williams was initially stopped by Forrest City officers in connection with a breaking and entering incident. During the stop, Mr. Williams fled, leading officers on a vehicle pursuit. I joined the pursuit on West Broadway. During the pursuit, Mr. Williams drove through fields and rural areas for a significant portion of the incident. He was observed T traveling at speeds exceeding 100 mph on small, heavily traveled roadways. Mr. Williams failed to stop at posted stop signs, I did not yield to other vehicles, forced multiple vehicles off the roadway, and at times drove into oncoming traffic, creating a substantial risk to public safety. The pursuit route included East Broadway/Garmin, north on Broadway, west on Oak, north on North Waters, north on Division, east on Dawson, south on Victoria, east on Taylor, north on Beech Grove/Laughrun, west on Lainey, south on Division, south on Ash, east on North Waters, north toward Franklin, and east on Mallory Avenue toward Broadway. The pursuit concluded at the intersection of Mallory Avenue and Airport Road, where Mr. Williams lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a ditch. Following the crash, Mr. Williams was taken into custody. A search of the vehicle was conducted, during which a pipe commonly used for drug ingestion was located. The pipe was tested using a field test kit and returned a positive result for fentanyl and other controlled substances. It was also observed throughout the pursuit, the driver side brake light was not functioning properly. Mr. Williams was transported to Forrest City Medical Center for treatment following the incident And later transported to Saint Francis County Detention Center. CHARGES: 5-54-125 (d) Fleeing-Vehicle OR Conveyance [ Class D Felony] 5-64-443(a)(1) Possess Drug Paraphernalia -[ Class A misdemeanor] 27-16-303 Driving on Suspended License 27-50-308 (b)(1)(B) 1st Reckless Driving 1st 27-36-215 Veh Lights- Defective/ improper Tail lamps And Reflectors 27-51-601 Fail to stop or Yield 27-51-201,27-50-302(7) Speeding-More Than 15 MPH Over Limit V1 OWNER INFO: KEVIN HICKS V1 DAMAGE: WINDSHIELD ($300), DRIVER SIDE MIRRIOR ($100), FRONT HOOD ($300), BUMPER($300), AIRBAGS ($400) TIRES X4($600), HEADLIGHTS ($400)