ASP ACTION BRIEFS

SUSPECT ARRESTED AFTER NEW YEAR’S PURSUIT
On Monday, January 1, 2024, an ASP Trooper initiated a pursuit on Highway 69 near the Independence and Jackson County line after witnessing a vehicle traveling more than 90 miles per hour.
The driver of the vehicle refused to pull over and fled from the Trooper, traveling north into Moorefield, reaching speeds of approximately 130 mph.
The suspect failed to stop after tactical vehicle intervention maneuvers were performed, damaging multiple ASP units. A Trooper was transported to the White River Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries.
Forced off the roadway in Independence County, the suspect fled on foot into a wooded area.
Tracking dogs from Arkansas Department of Corrections North Central Unit assisted and the suspect was taken into custody.
Cortland Rounds, 32, was transported to the Independence County Detention Center, and will be charged accordingly.

LITTLE ROCK MAN CHARGED WITH FLEEING, RECKLESS DRIVING
An ASP Trooper initiated a pursuit on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at approximately 1:15 a.m., after witnessing multiple vehicles doing donuts at the Colonel Glenn Road and David O’Dodd Road intersection in Little Rock.
A suspect fled on Colonel Glenn Road before traveling south on University Avenue, where he proceeded to drive into oncoming traffic with no headlights. During the pursuit, the driver reached speeds of approximately 130 miles per hour.
As the driver approached the University Avenue and Chicot Road intersection, the Trooper performed a tactical vehicle intervention to end the pursuit. Deshon Slay, 20, was taken into custody after being medically evaluated, and transported to the Pulaski County Detention Center. Slay was charged with Fleeing, Reckless Driving, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Speeding More than 15 mph Over Limit, and Failure to Display Proper Light for Vehicle.

ILLEGAL MARIJUANA AND FIREARMS CONFISCATED AFTER PURSUIT IN CROSS COUNTY LEADS TO ARRESTS
ASP Troopers assisted the Cross County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and the Wynne Police Department (WPD) in a pursuit on Saturday, December 30, 2023, which led to the seizure of 30 grams of illegal, black-market marijuana and two firearms.
At approximately 11:30 p.m., ASP received a call that a vehicle was fleeing from CCSO on Highway 1 near Vanndale, reaching speeds of approximately 120 miles per hour. The vehicle continued to travel southbound through Wynne, making its way to Colt, where Troopers were able to intercept it.
A Trooper performed a tactical vehicle intervention maneuver to stop the suspect’s vehicle on Highway 1. Passenger Jamarcus Barber, 19, fled on foot, was apprehended and taken into custody by the St. Francis County Sheriff’s Office on a previous felony warrant and for fleeing.
Driver Dominique Sinclair, 19, was also transported to the St. Francis County Detention Center and charged with Fleeing, Reckless Driving, Driving on a Suspended Driver’s License, and Possession of a Controlled Substance.
A juvenile female passenger was released from custody without charges.

WEST MEMPHIS PURSUIT ENDS IN THE RECOVERY OF A STOLEN VEHICLE AND FIREARM ALONG WITH SEIZURE OF NARCOTICS

On Saturday, December 30, 2023, the West Memphis Police Department (WMPD) notified ASP that they were in a pursuit of a suspect in a stolen vehicle.
ASP Troopers were able to intercept the suspect on Interstate 40 East near the 283-mile marker and perform a tactical vehicle intervention to end the pursuit. The suspect’s vehicle collided with a civilian vehicle that had slowed down, attempting to pull over.
No one was seriously injured.
Latrevious Washington, 23, and a juvenile were transported to the Crittenden County Detention Center, while another juvenile was taken to the Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis.
The stolen Dodge Charger driven by the suspect had been involved in another pursuit with ASP on December 19, 2023. ASP seized illegal narcotics and a stolen firearm from the vehicle.

ATTEMPTED CARJACKING LEADS TO PURSUIT, ARRESTS, SEIZURE OF ILLEGAL MODIFIED FIREARMS
On Friday, December 29, 2023, at approximately 9 p.m. the West Memphis Police Department (WMPD) notified ASP that suspects had fled after an attempted armed carjacking.
An ASP Trooper intercepted the suspect vehicle on eastbound Interstate 40 and performed a tactical vehicle intervention maneuver to stop the vehicle at the 284-mile marker.
Four suspects fled on foot into a wooded area. Three of the suspects were apprehended with help from a tracking dog and a drone from WMPD. A fourth suspect has not been apprehended.
Inside the suspect vehicle, a stolen Chrysler 300, ASP found three Glock handguns with attached switches, an illegal modification that allows firearms to operate in a fully automatic or semi-automatic capacity, and a Draco AK-style pistol.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is investigating the incident.
David Cunningham, 19, and Martavious Anderson, 19, were transported to a local hospital. E’javion Mayes, 19, was charged with Theft by Receiving, Fleeing and Criminal Use of a Prohibited Weapon.
The fourth suspect, Isaiah Friason, 19, is still at large. Anderson and Friason had unrelated outstanding warrants.
If you know the whereabouts of Isaiah Friason, you are encouraged to contact ASP at (501) 618-8420 or the West Memphis Police Department at (870) 732-7555.

YELLVILLE MAN LEADS TROOPERS ON PURSUIT THROUGH MARION COUNTY
On December 29, 2023, a suspect refused to stop for ASP Troopers on the U.S. Highway 62 Bypass in Mountain Home, reaching speeds of approximately 140 mph.
As the driver approached the Flippin Bypass in Marion County, a Trooper performed a tactical vehicle intervention to end the pursuit. The resulting collision caused the Trooper’s unit to overturn.
No one was seriously injured.
Driver Randy Ramirez, 19, was transported to the Marion County Detention Center where he was charged with Aggravated Assault, Fleeing, Reckless Driving, Possession of Controlled Substance and Endangering the Welfare of a Minor.