Heat. Heat. Sebastian County, Arkansas. April 10th, 2020. A tragic pursuit unfolded near Fort Smith when 34year-old Justin Battenfield refused to stop after running a red light in his recently purchased black Dodge Ram. Arkansas State Police initiated a chase as Batenfield continued to drive recklessly, crossing lanes and nearly colliding with other vehicles. H3. It sounds like Sebastian is backing out and leaving it with 13. I'm sorry. Three. All right. Upon reaching an open stretch of highway, troopers performed a pit maneuver at 109 mph, causing [music] both vehicles to roll multiple times. Battenfield's truck overturned while the patrol car was launched into the air and struck two light poles. thing is get up there and get on side road taking you off as soon as you stop as soon as there get him stop. Okay, he's got him stopped and it went ahead and start EMS crashed out here right in front of Ben Garrett [screaming] Battenfield. Field was pronounced dead at the scene. The subsequent investigation revealed he had a history of intellectual disability and the motive behind his flight remains unknown. Faulner County night of January 8th, 2023. Faulner County deputies attempted to stop a vehicle driven by 53-year-old Scotty Helton for reckless driving. When pursued, Hilton accelerated and fled, prompting officers to perform a force stop maneuver. But he continued driving, speeding through the city of Conway and into rural roads. Stand by. Tower still pass the tower. I tried to hit him again. I got hung up. Any still eight traffic. Air 250 got 18 rock. Are we still passion? >> We're coming up into the city of May now road. During the pursuit, Hton allegedly fired shots toward law enforcement. Arkansas State Police deployed spike strips on Highway 89, causing Hton's vehicle to lose its tires and crash into a concrete barrier. Helton drew a firearm, forcing [music] state troopers to take strong measures to subdue him. >> Hand straight up. He got a gun. >> He's down. >> SHOW ME YOUR HAND. COVER. KEEP COVER. KEEP COVER. >> TAKE COVER. Take cover. >> You cover. >> Take cover. I don't want to be right on top of >> Come back over here. You see his hand? >> I can't see his RIGHT HAND. PUT THE GUN [screaming] DOWN. >> PUT IT DOWN. >> OH, what you got? >> We are at the 30 westbound on 89 South. >> He's still moving. Helton did not survive at the scene. The incident is under investigation by the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division and three involved officers have been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome. Little Rock, Arkansas, October 8th, 2022. Police attempted to stop a gray Toyota Scion with expired and mismatched registration tags, but the driver, Kandre Calvin, accelerated away, running multiple red lights and reaching speeds over 120 mph on Interstate 630. During the chase, Calvin weaved aggressively through traffic before getting trapped near the John Barrow exit where he was taken into custody. Everything. Officers recovered a firearm, 18.7 g of marijuana, a digital scale, and an open bottle of liquor inside the are. Calvin was transported to the Pilaski County Jail facing charges of fleeing by vehicle, possession of drugs and a firearm, tampering with evidence, reckless driving, no insurance, and driving with a suspended license. Little Rock, Arkansas, September 27th, 2023. Police spotted a yellow Nissan Maxima with defective brake and license plate lights on I30 West. When officers approached, the driver identified as Demetrius Griggsby initially stopped but suddenly accelerated and fled. 38 copy past university. We're going to take university. Traffic's light. >> Traffic left. >> Let me know if you go left or right. I'm coming up. >> We went right. The vehicle sped across multiple shoulders, swerved erratically, and eventually stopped at the intersection of Chico and Aelia. The driver exited the car and ran into a wooded area. Looks like he's about to wreck out. Yep. Going to be at Aelia. Well, nobody's going to keep going. Route 66. Foot mail. Black male. Gracious shirt. >> Place your hands. >> At the scene, officers found a black Glock 23 equipped with a device capable of converting the firearm to fully automatic fire. Inside the car, police also located several prescription bottles labeled with Demetrius Griggsby's name. The vehicle's owner told officers that her son was driving, and Griggsby was confirmed through his driver's license. Griggsby is facing multiple charges, including no insurance, defective lights, failure to stop at a red light, speeding, reckless driving, [music] improper lane change, fleeing by vehicle, fleeing on foot, and possession of a prohibited weapon. Mountain View, Arkansas, December 22nd, 2023. The Stone County Sheriff attempted to stop a vehicle for following too closely, but the driver accelerated and fled at speeds over 90 mph, throwing objects out of the window during the pursuit. >> One of our units needs to stay in the Gary. We want you to stay in the area. Are you going to be able to get in terms of Sean Ellison? >> He's driving pretty fast. State Road just before Log Intersection. We just crossed over into county speed 85 traffic service within the inner county now. Also, I talked to and they are unable to say something like head your way there. One's coming from the other. >> The chase continued into Independence [music] County where the vehicle lost control and crashed. Trumbly lane. >> Good. The driver, identified as Caleb Gurley, acted aggressively, shouted profanities, and refused to provide information. Inside the vehicle, deputies found several Bush Light beer cans, a small container of marijuana, and a smoking pipe. A passenger stated that Gurley had been drinking several beers, possibly smoking marijuana, and fled because he had an active warrant. Both were transported to White River Medical Center. A blood draw warrant was issued due to suspicion of driving under the influence. Gurley admitted to possessing marijuana and having a suspended driver's license. >> West Memphis, Arkansas, July 6th, 2024. An orange Dodge Charger was spotted traveling over 100 mph, fleeing from Hughes Police on Highway 79 toward Interstate 40. Trooper Garrett Bird deployed a tire deflation device, damaging the vehicle's right tires, but the driver continued to flee. They all spike the load and they got hit. Let them know I'm coming up behind them. State police is behind you. State police is behind you. At mile marker 281, Bird executed a vehicle intervention maneuver, causing the Charger to spin out, crash into a guard rail, and stop. 280. >> 280. >> There we [screaming] go. The driver fled the scene while passenger Taichon Dai was taken into custody. A search of the vehicle uncovered 82 grams of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and a car theft device. Tai was transported to the Kittinden County Jail and charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of criminal instruments, and obstructing police. Raise your hand. >> West Memphis, Arkansas. June 10th, 2023. Police spotted a gray Nissan Altea traveling 86 mph on westbound I40 where the speed limit was 65 when officers attempted a traffic stop. The driver ignored the signals and accelerated away. So maybe you traffic down traffic. The Altima exited at Mound City, briefly lost control, then continued eastbound, weaving dangerously through multiple lanes of traffic. Officers executed two vehicle stopping maneuvers with the second one successfully bringing the chase to an end. Let me SEE YOUR HAND RIGHT NOW. LET ME SEE. GET YOUR ASS ON THE GROUND. GET YOUR ASS ON THE GROUND. GET your Get down. GET DOWN. 52. GET DOWN. GET DOWN. sit down on the ground. >> The driver fled on foot across the median attempting to run into the opposite lanes, but was quickly apprehended. He was identified as Ken Young from Bartlett, Tennessee, and booked into the Kittinden County Jail. Young faces charges of fleeing by vehicle, fleeing on foot, reckless driving, and exceeding the posted speed limit. Little Rock, Arkansas, May 11th, 2022. Police attempted to apprehend Mollik Reeves, an escapee from a detention center after spotting him driving a black Chevrolet Impala at the Spanish Willow Apartments. Reeves [music] fled, ran a red light, and crashed into another vehicle before striking a light pole on Guyire Springs Road where he was arrested. by black and white south3 southbound. Don't move. Don't move. >> Give me your hand. Give me your hand. >> Hey, hold on. Hold on. >> GIVE ME YOUR HAND. GIVE ME your hand. I got a hand. I got a hand. [ __ ] >> Give us your hand. >> A search of the vehicle revealed a Smith and Wesson 22 rifle, methamphetamine, and marijuana. Reeves was charged with fleeing, possession of drugs, and a firearm, obstructing police, and multiple traffic violations. Little Rock, night of January 29th, 2024. While assisting the FBI's Get Rock task force, police located a vehicle that had fled the scene of a crash on Interstate 630. >> He's coming right out. The car sped across a field, tore through a residential yard on East Daisy Elgats and Bates Drive, and while attempting to flee again, crashed into the patrol cars of officers Grace and Prada before coming to a stop. HANDS, [ __ ] I'LL [screaming] SHOOT YOUR HANDS. HANDS. HANDS. GET OUT. [screaming] GET OUT. GET OUT. GET AWAY. [ __ ] OUT. GET THE [ __ ] OUT. GET OUT. >> The driver rire of alcohol and several Milwaukeee's best beer cans were found inside the car. He was arrested at the scene. The passenger appeared angry, yelling at him for driving drunk. The homeowner, whose yard was damaged, asked police for compensation for the torn up lawn. The suspect was taken to the hospital but refused treatment and a blood test. He faces charges of driving while intoxicated. Second offense, leaving the scene of an accident, criminal mischief, open container violation, seat belt violation, failure to obey a stop sign, no insurance, and driving with a suspended license. Calhoun County, Arkansas, November 8th, 2023. Arkansas State Police attempted to stop a passenger van traveling 74 mph in a 65 zone on Highway 79 near Thornton. When asked to provide identification, the driver gave false information before speeding off, reaching speeds over 100 mph. WM. It's a silver track 441. All direct. 15 stop here. 21 to 15. Are you headed towards He's in the medium. >> Troopers performed a pit maneuver, but the vehicle breakd sharply, made a U-turn, and drove the opposite direction. A second pit maneuver was successful, causing the van to roll twice and crash into a guardrail. Both the driver and passenger fled on foot but were quickly captured. The driver identified as Khali Travon Galloway of Camden was found carrying a loaded Glock 23 and a scale used for measuring marijuana. He faces multiple charges including fleeing by vehicle, reckless driving, endangering the welfare of a minor, unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of drug paraphernalia, and several traffic violations. Pineluff, Arkansas, October 22nd, 2023. Pine Bluff police responded to reports of a large crowd at the ALOC Supertop parking lot on North University Drive where multiple gunshots were being fired. Two suspects fled the scene in a white Pontiac, sparking a high-speed chase through several city streets. Where you at? Rosar headed towards 17th and haz speeds are now 80 mph. I'm behind the troll in real speed 70 mph of the railroad crossing right here on 17. 823 in the lead now. It's going to be right here at home 17th and home. Head through the light right here. 17 speed for 80 miles an hour. >> Arkansas State Police performed two pit maneuvers. After the second one, the Pontiac was stopped and two suspects were taken into custody. I got 16 more [ __ ] ass. Get on the ground. Turn around. Come. Put your arm behind your back. Arm behind your back. Arm behind your back. >> Three men. Henry Mallister, 29, Jheim Ramsay, 21, and Cordura Daniels, 22, were charged in connection with the shooting that killed 23-year-old Vincent Peele and injured three others. Another suspect, Marqueis Sish, 21, later turned himself in, while Deontay Coleman, 21, remains wanted. All suspects face multiple charges, including capital murder, first-degree battery, discharging a firearm from a vehicle, possession of a prohibited weapon, engaging in violent criminal group activity, and fleeing from police. >> Dell, Arkansas, April 27th, 2024. Police observed a dark-colored sedan traveling at 133 mph on Highway 18, where the posted limit was 60. When officers attempted a traffic stop, the driver, identified as David Dean, accelerated, passed multiple vehicles, and breakdoff executed a high-speed vehicle stop, causing the car to lose control, spin sideways, and come to a halt in the middle of the road. Troop 263 for C30 for C30. Hold on traffic. >> We're at 18 and 1814. >> Get on THE [ __ ] GROUND. GET OUT OF THE CAR AND GET ON THE GROUND. Is anyone ELSE IN THE CAR? YOU CRAWL OUT HERE. Crawl out here. Get on the ground. Don't you [ __ ] move. You hear me? >> I ain't getting [ __ ] right now. You stay in your face. >> I got to wait for backup to get here first. >> Dean immediately surrendered and was taken into custody without further incident. A search of the vehicle uncovered a firearm that had not been reported stolen. Dean was transported to the Mississippi County Jail and charged with fleeing by vehicle, reckless driving, speeding, failure to wear a seat belt, and driving without a license. North Little Rock, Arkansas, February 20th, 2024. Police attempted to stop a yellow Toyota Highlander driven by Nicholas Walker for a broken headlight and improper lane usage, but he accelerated and fled, running multiple red lights and speeding into a residential area. Right. They crashed that rock 216 right here in Ch 37 26. Put your hands up. Put your hands up. >> Put your hands up. >> The vehicle collided with another car on Chandler Street, leaving both vehicles damaged. Walker was subdued at the scene, showing clear signs of intoxication and admitting to drinking before driving. Inside the vehicle, officers found a small amount of marijuana. He was charged with felony fleeing, causing serious injury, driving while intoxicated, driving with a suspended license, possession of a controlled substance, and reckless driving. Green County, night of June 19th, 2023. Sergeant Nullles spotted a silver Nissan Maxima speeding and failing to maintain its lane on Elely Road. When signaled to stop, the driver accelerated away, turning onto several roads and reaching over 80 mph in a 45 mph zone. >> Dispatch received S25 26 The vehicle later slowed near County Line Towing. The driver opened the door and fled on foot and Sergeant Nolles used a taser to subdue him. The man arrested was identified as Joshua Alexander, 38 years old. Subject failing. >> GET ON THE [ __ ] GROUND. GET ON THE GROUND. Get on the ground. >> GET ON THE [ __ ] GROUND. GET ON THE GROUND. Get on the ground. >> Put your hands behind your back. >> Yes, ma'am. All right. Thank you. >> What's up, house? >> 295. >> Hey. Yeah. Go get the car. >> God dang. >> All right. You got anything on you that's going to poke me, stick me, or hurt me? >> All right. >> A search of the area revealed a blue crown royal bag containing drugs in Alexander's phone. Lab results confirmed the bag contained methamphetamine and cocaine. Alexander smelled of alcohol, had bloodshot eyes, admitted to drinking three beers, and refused a blood test. He was charged with fleeing, possession of methamphetamine and cocaine, driving under the influence, refusal to test, driving with a suspended license, and failure to maintain lane. In May 2024, Alexander plead guilty, and was sentenced to 2 years in prison, 3 years of probation, and over $3,800 in fines. Lee County, Florida. August 10th, 2025. Florida Highway Patrol troopers clocked a Ford Mustang traveling 104 mph in a 45 mph zone on Lee Boulevard. When signaled to stop, the driver, 21-year-old Chapal Shar James Alton Moore, initially slowed down but then accelerated away, turning off both headlights and tail lights to avoid detection. Uh, all my signal down 48 Delta Unicorn Alpha Charlie. During the pursuit, Moore ran stop signs, sped through a gas station parking lot, and nearly struck several vehicles. After multiple vehicle contact maneuvers, troopers forced the Mustang to stop in front of a residence on Delaware Street. We're on Filmore Avenue. Delaware Road. Delaware Road. Pick go. Let me see your hand. Let me see your hand. in your hand. I I swear Moore and passenger Kievon Sheldon Benjamin, 23, were taken into custody without further incident. A loaded Glock 9mm handgun, 5.7 g of marijuana, and several open containers of alcohol were found inside the car. Moore showed clear signs of intoxication with a measured blood alcohol concentration of 0.131. Three vehicles were damaged during the chase. Moore now faces charges including high-speed fleeing and eluding, driving under the influence with property damage, reckless driving, unlawful possession of a firearm, and marijuana possession. Tex Arcana, Arkansas, November 19th, 2023. Police attempted to stop a black motorcycle traveling 90 mph in a 45 zone on Highway 19, but the rider, Billy Rard Drum, accelerated and fled. J90. Uh I'm trying to get a this motorcycle stopped 49 or coming up 82. >> He sped across Highway 82, entered the I49 ramp and lost control, crashing onto the shoulder. >> Notify TAPD and uh just ripped out. Just >> you're at 82 and 49. STOP RIGHT THERE. [screaming] STOP. STOP. SHOW ME YOUR HANDS NOW. SHOW ME YOUR HANDS. Hope we're on the entrance ramp of 49 off 82. Entrance ramp 49 off 82. Stay right there. Do not do anything stupid. Do not do anything stupid. Do you hear me? >> Yeah. >> He wrecked out. He wrecked out. What are you running for, man? >> What are you running for? >> Huh? >> I don't know. >> You got anything on you? >> Nothing. >> Be honest with me, man. >> Where you hurting at? >> Everywhere. >> Huh? >> Drum fled on foot, but was quickly captured. At the scene, officers recovered two firearms, methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia. He now faces charges of fleeing by vehicle, possession of drugs and firearms, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. El Doredo, Arans, April 6th, 2024. Police attempted to stop a red Chevrolet Trailblazer on West Hillsboro Street for a seat belt violation, but the driver, identified as Darius Dixon, accelerated and fled. He sped through multiple intersections, passed vehicles illegally, and ignored stop signs while turning onto Fenkin, Mint Holly, and Murphy streets. Are you coming right? Dixon eventually stopped near Faulner. Ner road and fled on foot through a residential neighborhood. Come on. We're at Tom and Harvey with a vehicle. Start the next but over here. We'll go back to make sure. >> After ignoring commands, he was subdued with a taser behind Yokum Street. He received medical evaluation at the scene before being taken to the Union County Detention Center. Dixon faces charges of fleeing by vehicle, fleeing on foot, resisting arrest, reckless driving, driving with a suspended license, improper passing, failure to stop at stop signs, and failure to wear a seat belt. He was also held on an active federal warrant. Little Rock, Arkansas, July 4th, 2024. Police observed a gray Dodge Charger performing donuts in a crowd on Asher Avenue, nearly hitting several pedestrians. When officers signaled for the driver to stop, Deois Jones accelerated and fled. You're wrong. Police executed a pit maneuver, heavily damaging the front of the vehicle and forcing it to stop near Washington Street. >> [ __ ] don't need it. >> Yeah, it's already Get the [ __ ] out. As officers approached, fireworks were launched toward them by the surrounding crowd. A search of the vehicle revealed a loaded Micro Draco firearm and a small child inside. Jones was charged with fleeing, unauthorized use of property, endangering the welfare of a minor, and reckless driving. October 26th, 2024, Arkansas State Police attempted to stop a white Jeep driving recklessly on Interstate 40 near the Mound City exit, but the driver, Octavius Felix, accelerated and fled. The vehicle weaved through stopped traffic, jumped onto the concrete median, and tried to turn eastbound. Yeah. >> Janet Merryweather. Tennessee boy Robert Sam 9121. Boy Robert Sam 9121 Tennessee to Silver Jeep Westbound 40. We just passed Mountain City. I think he's pulling over him. Okay, he's getting off. Okay. >> Okay, we're 1037. He's passing vehicles. >> Officers executed a pit maneuver causing the jeep to spin out and come to a stop. 29 GB. >> Get out of the car. TVI. GET OUT OF THE CAR, DRIVER. GET OUT OF THE CAR. Get out of the car. >> Come to me. >> Felix was arrested at the scene while two female passengers were medically evaluated and released. A search of Felix's cross body bag revealed a small amount of marijuana in a digital scale. Felix was transported to the Kittinden County Jail and charged with fleeing, driving with a suspended license, no insurance, failure to use headlights at night, and possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. >> North Little Rock, Arkansas, April 18th, 2023. Arkansas State Police spotted a white Dodge Challenger traveling over 150 mph on Interstate 40 after Conway and Mayflower officers had lost sight of it. The vehicle turned off its headlights and exited onto Curtis Sykes Drive where troopers attempted a vehicle stop but were unsuccessful. All right, we're on the service road for backwards 40 back out. They also service Ah, he took North Hills. Yeah, he took North Hills. I'm trying to see where he went. All right, we're on North Hills. That's coming up. >> The Challenger continued past North Hills Boulevard before finally [music] stopping. Two occupants, Braden Barnes, 23, and Cameron Thomas, 21, fled on foot through a residential area. Thomas was captured while attempting to climb a fence and Barnes surrendered shortly afterward. Good tape. You're making me run. What do you think? Too old for that. I got >> this one. >> A search of Barnes revealed about 5 g of marijuana. He was charged with fleeing by vehicle and on foot, possession of a controlled substance, driving with a suspended license, speeding, and failure to wear a seat belt. Thomas was charged with fleeing on foot and was found to have an active warrant out of Cersei County. Bleville, Arkansas. September 6th, 2024. Police spotted a black Mazda CX-5 driven by 34year-old Calvin Hathaway traveling at 98 mph in a 75 mph zone on northbound I-55. When officers attempted a stop, Hathaway pretended to comply before accelerating away, driving south in the northbound lanes at speeds exceeding 115 mph. C37 Don't broke gas on track. We're on the shoulder right now. Troopers performed a vehicle intervention, causing the Mazda to spin out and crash into a ditch. >> Hathaway fled on foot and was captured about an hour later, roughly 1 mile from the scene. A search of the vehicle revealed 77 MDMA tablets, 14 g of marijuana, and a Glock style BB gun. Haway was on probation and had an active warrant from Wisconsin. He now faces additional charges including felony fleeing, possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, reckless driving, and driving on the wrong side of the road. Little Rock, Arkansas, May 3rd, 2023. Police spotted a blue Ford Mustang traveling over 100 mph on northbound I430 and attempted a traffic stop, but the driver identified as Jaylen Harris accelerated and fled. Unrealable tags 430 north. They were at 109. Taking Rodney Bear right now. Copy. Take Rodney. He exited onto Rodney Parm Road, turned off his headlights, and sped into the Breen Ridge Square Apartments where the vehicle finally stopped. >> Breen Ridge, stop. Stop. I'll [ __ ] tag you. I WILL [ __ ] TASTE. Hands up. HANDS UP NOW. 3 2 >> HEY, WAIT. WAIT. WAIT. >> DOWN. ON THE GROUND. >> ON THE GROUND NOW. [screaming] >> WHAT the [ __ ] IS WRONG? >> STOP. GET INSIDE. GET INSIDE. GET INSIDE. WHAT'S WRONG? THAT'S MY SON. WHAT'S WRONG? THAT'S MY SON. What's wrong, >> man? Move. That's my son. >> Put your HANDS BEHIND YOUR BACK NOW. I WAS WRONG, MY SON. >> Harris abandoned the car and ran up to the second floor of an apartment building, attempting to break into a locked unit. He ignored repeated commands, prompting officers to deploy a taser to subdue him. A search revealed 1.8 g of marijuana and a marijuana grinder inside the vehicle. Harris was arrested and booked into the Palaski County Jail on multiple charges, including fleeing by vehicle and on foot, possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia, driving with a suspended license, no insurance, and speeding. >> Pulk County, Florida, July 4th, 2024. Florida Highway Patrol troopers pursued Raul Mada, 28, after spotting him driving a stolen 2010 Hyundai Accent on Interstate 4 near Highway 27. Ma fled for more than 30 m in both directions, nearly striking a patrol car and evading spike strips. >> Looks like they got an area. stop sticks. Stop sticks. >> I think he may have got him. I don't know. I said Poke County is up with them. He's at Memorial coming up to 61 miles an hour. The chase ended when troopers performed a vehicle intervention on Memorial Boulevard in Lakeland, causing the Hyundai to spin out and stop. >> Okay, that's better. And we're at Elanti. You sitting here? >> Yeah, he I'm trying to pit him again. Everybody block this guy in. station 1033 traffic memorial and Marian Ma was arrested at the scene and charged with aggravated fleeing and eluding, aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, leaving the scene of a crash, grand theft of a motor vehicle, reckless driving, and driving without a license. Little Rock, night of July 29th, 2024. A state trooper attempted to stop a silver Lexus ES250 [music] on Interstate 630 for an expired tag and no insurance. When signaled to pull over, the driver accelerated away, reaching up to 123 mph, making multiple dangerous lane changes, then turning onto Rodney Parm Road at over 100 mph. 14 seconds. 487. >> The Lexus nearly struck an SUV before veering off the shoulder and overturning. Just crashed down. Roll over 136. LET ME SEE YOUR HANDS RIGHT NOW. LET ME SEE YOUR HANDS. LET ME SEE YOUR HANDS. Let me see your hands right now. >> Let me see your hands. >> Get on your stomach. GET ON YOUR STOMACH OR I'M ABOUT TO PUT YOU ON your stomach. >> I'm trying to I'm trying to get your ass up here. >> I'm about to tase you. >> I'm trying. Look, I'm about to fall. >> No. Get over here. >> I'm about to fall. I'm trying to >> No, you're not. Get up here. >> The driver, identified as Ryan Ward, was ejected from the vehicle and tried to run, but was quickly apprehended. Ward sustained head and leg injuries and was taken to Baptist Health Medical Center for treatment. A search of the vehicle revealed a loaded Glock 22, six grams of marijuana in a plastic bag, and a scale with marijuana residue. Ward faces charges of fleeing by vehicle causing serious injury, resisting arrest, reckless driving, possession of marijuana, and several additional traffic violations. Little Rock, Arkansas, April 30th, 2024. Police spotted a maroon Kia Optima swerving between lanes and attempting to run a white Toyota Corolla off I30. We're not a road rage 30 >> when officers signaled for a top. The driver identified as Darius Flowers accelerated and fled, reaching nearly 100 mph before losing control, striking the median and getting stuck in the mud near the Guyire Springs exit. took power. He's uh driving away. Flowers was taken into custody at the scene. Officers recovered a small amount of marijuana, a partially smoked cigar, and a loaded American tactical handgun inside a backpack in the front passenger seat. He was booked into the Palaski County Jail on charges of felony fleeing, reckless driving, possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a firearm, and aggravated assault on a family member. Flashing lights and sirens are not an invitation to test your speed. The streets are not a racetrack, and the police are not spectators cheering you on. No matter how fast your car is, the radio and coordination of law enforcement are even faster. Running only makes the consequences worse.