‘It was just wild,’ Local reacts to arrest after pursuit following Vilonia traffic stop

BEEBE, Ark. – Air support, K-9s, SWAT, drones and more were all in action Monday morning in Beebe.

The incident started around 5 a.m. Monday, when a Vilonia police officer pulled over a car for speeding. Police said the 15-year-old driver and the passenger, 18-year-old Jabariyon Crenshaw, gave fake names and then took off.

UPDATE: Beebe police ID 15 and 18-year-old suspects accused of assaulting officer, stealing patrol vehicle during Vilonia traffic stop

The car, which police said was reported stolen, broke down along Highway 64 in White County. According to police, the suspects and the officer then fought in the road, and the suspects stole the officer’s patrol car and drove off.

Ahmad Nelson said this level of activity is unusual for the city…

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