On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, around 5:30 p.m., Arkansas State Police (ASP) assisted the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department (TAPD) in a high-speed chase involving a stolen vehicle near Garland and Jefferson Avenues in Texarkana, Arkansas

ASP troopers located the stolen vehicle, driven by a 17-year-old suspect, heading north on Jefferson Avenue. The driver then turned onto Interstate 30, speeding eastbound at approximately 95 mph. Near the I-30/I-49 interchange, the suspect attempted to pass another vehicle in the median but lost control. The car overturned and came to rest on its roof in the median.

Chase at the I-30 Eastbound at I-49 exit - Arkansas State Police - YouTube
Chase at the I-30 Eastbound at I-49 exit - Arkansas State Police - YouTube
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The teenager driving the vehicle, who is from Texarkana, was taken into custody by state troopers. After receiving treatment at Christus St. Michael Healthcare, he was transported to a juvenile detention facility in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

The teen is already facing a First-Degree murder charge for the death of Kendrick Roquemore, which occurred on September 29, 2023, in Texarkana. He had been out on a $250,000 bond awaiting trial next month. Following his arrest on Wednesday, the suspect now faces new felony charges of Theft of Property and Fleeing.

This is where it went wrong - Arkansas State Police - YouTube
This is where the attempted escape went wrong - Arkansas State Police - YouTube
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On October 3, 2024, Miller County Circuit Judge Carlton Jones revoked the suspect's original bond and set an additional $250,000 bond for the new charges.

Since the suspect is technically a juvenile, the actual arrest is not shown below, but the high-speed pursuit will get your heart racing.

The Original release from the Arkansas State Police is here.

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